Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

-Gautama Buddha

Light represents happiness and the candles all represent individuals. This quote is saying that one happy person can lead to thousands of others feeling the same joy. By saying ” the life of the candle will not be shortened” people will realize that happiness actually increases one’s longevity. With happiness being shared, it will be spread around and make the entire world full of life and joy.