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What does William brad fords quote one small candle mean?

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In this quote, Bradford is referring to the Puritan's attempt to settle in a new place in order to honour their God and live according to His rules as a "light." He hoped that their struggles and efforts would serve as a light that will inspire many more to follow them (the way one small candle can light a thousand).

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William Bradford's quote, "One Small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many", is meant to mean that one accomplishment leads to many other accomplishments. William Bradford wrote this quote in reference to the voyage that the Pilgrims made to New England. The voyage of the Pilgrims was a large accomplishment, and it led others to follow in their footsteps.
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