The invisible cargo of the Mayflower was a precious intangible asset — an idea. It was the small candle whose light, once kindled, could ignite thousands more. Its flame crossed the Atlantic almost unnoticed, yet it carried far more than the hopes and beliefs of a handful of English Separatists. In fact it even outgrew the American project. The candle embodies the essence of a human spirit that may lead to the better versions of ourselves.
