Thomas Aquinas:

It is better to illuminate than merely to shine, to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate.

— Thomas Aquinas Medieval

Catholic philosopher and theologian

Summa Theologica, Part II-II, Q. 188, Art. 6

c. 1265-1274

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