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Woodrow Wilson: He did not put his candle under a bushel, but on a candlestick.

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He did not put his candle under a bushel, but on a candlestick.
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

This quote illustrates the idea of not hiding one's talents or insights but rather showcasing them for all to see.

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