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I heard stories from my mothers mother who was an American Indian. She was spiritual, although she did not go to church,
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"I heard stories from my mother's mother who was an American Indian. She was spiritual, although she did not go to church, but she had the hum. She used to tell me stories of the rivers"

- Tina Turner

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This quote from Tina Turner speaks to the value of oral tradition in giving stories and understanding. It is clear that her mother's mom was a spiritual person, although she did not participate in church. She had a deep connection to the land and the rivers, and she shared her stories with Tina. This quote talks to the power of storytelling and the value of connecting with the land. It also speaks to the significance of appreciating and honoring the wisdom of our elders, and the value of giving stories and knowledge from one generation to the next. It is a pointer that we can find out a lot from our senior citizens, and that we ought to take the time to listen to their stories and gain from them.

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Tina Turner This quote is written / told by Tina Turner between November 26, 1939 and May 24, 2023. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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