What is that which, though black itself, enlightens the world without burning?

What is that which, though black itself, enlightens the world without burning?

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You can always see it, but it's too far away to touch. Mountains rest on it, and at sea it surrounds you. What is it?

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With sharp edged wit and pointed poise. It can settle disputes without making a noise.

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Whoever makes it, tells it not. Whoever takes it, knows it not. Whoever knows it, wants it not. What is it?

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All about, but cannot be seen, Can be captured, cannot be held, No throat, but can be heard.

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We are few to the wise; We are abundant to the drunken; We can calm the beast and are precious to the child; We can devour the heart, without piercing the skin

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Apr 03, 2026

I am the fountain from which no one can drink. For many I am considered a necessary link. Like gold to all I am sought for, but my continued death brings wealth for all to want more.

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