The Lamp

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The Lamp
        A LAMP, soaked with too much oil and flaring brightly, boasted
        that it gave more light than the sun.  Then a sudden puff of wind
        arose, and the Lamp was immediately extinguished.  Its owner lit
        it again, and said:  "Boast no more, but henceforth be content to
        give thy light in silence.  Know that not even the stars need to
        be relit"