If you want to shine, sit before a lamp; if you want to shine brighter, sit before a fire; but if you want to shine the brightest, sit before a sage.

Matshona Dhliwayo
About This Quote

We all have a different way of dealing with our problems. Some just give in and wallow in their problems, while others sit before a lamp and never try to solve anything. The best way to deal with a problem is to sit before a fire. This is because when you sit before a fire, you are surrounded by warmth and light.

This means that when you sit in front of a fire, you can feel comforted and safe from any harm. In this quote, the author suggests that when you want to shine the brightest, give yourself over to someone who can guide you and help you through your problems.

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