Quote by John Gay

Shadow owes its birth to light.

Shadow owes its birth to light.

Summary

This quote suggests that shadows exist because of the presence of light. In other words, shadows are created when an object blocks light rays, causing an area of darkness to appear behind it. Without light, there would be no shadows. This concept highlights the interconnected relationship between light and shadows, emphasizing that shadows are dependent on the existence of light to be formed.

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By John Gay

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