Leonardo da Vinci: When the sun appears which dispels darkness in general, you put out the light which dispelled it for you in particular f

When the sun appears which dispels darkness in general, you put out the light wh — Leonardo da Vinci

When the sun appears which dispels darkness in general, you put out the light which dispelled it for you in particular for your need and convenience.

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