Rabindranath Tagore: Bigotry tries to keep truth safe in its hand With a grip that kills it. Wishing to hearten a timid lamp great night ligh

Bigotry tries to keep truth safe in its hand With a grip that kills it. Wishing — Rabindranath Tagore

Bigotry tries to keep truth safe in its hand With a grip that kills it. Wishing to hearten a timid lamp great night lights all her stars.

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