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According to an ancient Sardinian legend, the bodies of those who are born on Christmas Eve will never dissolve into dus
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"According to an ancient Sardinian legend, the bodies of those who are born on Christmas Eve will never dissolve into dust but are preserved until the end of time"

- Grazia Deledda

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This quote talks to the power of belief and the power of stories. It recommends that there is something special about those born on Christmas Eve, that they are somehow protected and safeguarded from the ravages of time. It talks to the concept of immortality, that those born on this special day will never pass away, however will remain in some kind till the end of time. It likewise speaks to the power of faith and the power of stories to shape our beliefs and our understanding of the world. The legend of those born on Christmas Eve is a suggestion that there is something unique about this day, something that goes beyond the real world and speaks with the power of belief and the power of stories. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is hope and that stories can bring us convenience and strength.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Grazia Deledda between September 27, 1871 and August 15, 1936. He/she was a famous Writer from Italy. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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