Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a ___ (old maxim)

Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a ___ (old maxim) crossword clue answer contains 4 letters and has been last seen on December 9 2025 as part of New York Times Crossword.

Possible Solution: FIRE

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