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Marcus Vitruvius Pollio Quotes: It is no secret that the moon has no light of her own, but is, as it were, a mirror, receiving brightness from the influence of the sun.
         

It is no secret that the moon has no light of her own, but is, as it were, a mirror, receiving brightness from the influence of the sun.


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This page presents the quote "It is no secret that the moon has no light of her own, but is, as it were, a mirror, receiving brightness from the influence of the sun.". Author of this quote is Marcus Vitruvius Pollio. This quote is about light, secret, sun, brightness, moon, mirrors, influence, receiving,.