Nicolas MalebrancheWe are not our own light.
About This Quote
We are not our own light. These are the words of a wise person who knows that we are not our own. We are born into this world, and we must leave it. Some people often say that they are their own light, but that is completely wrong.
They don’t know what they’re talking about because they didn’t understand the meaning of the words. When you say you are your own light, you mean that you are your own master, or your own master can tell you what to do. If you know what you want to do, then do it, because nobody else can tell you what to do.
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