"The turkey has a destiny which ends on San Martino's day"
- Waverley Lewis Root
About this Quote
This quote by Waverley Lewis Root is a referral to the traditional Italian dish, the turkey. It recommends that the turkey has a fixed fate, which is to be worked as a meal on San Martino's day. San Martino's day is a traditional Italian holiday celebrated on November 11th, and is typically related to the harvest season. The quote suggests that the turkey is destined to be consumed on this day, and that it belongs of the cycle of life. It is a reminder that all living things have a function, and that the turkey is no exception. The quote likewise works as a suggestion to value the food we consume, and to be glad for the life of the turkey that is sacrificed for our nourishment. It is a suggestion to be mindful of our actions and to be respectful of the life of the turkey, as it belongs of the cycle of life.
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