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Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns o
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"Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so"

- Stephen Leacock

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This quote by Stephen Leacock speaks with the power of belief and imagination. It suggests that when we believe something to be true, it can end up being true. This is particularly real throughout the Christmas season, when the spirit of providing and pleasure is in the air. By believing in the magic of Christmas, we can make it come alive. We can create a world of delight and love, where anything is possible. This quote motivates us to believe the power of our own minds and to think in the charm of the season. It reminds us that when we pretend something is so, it can become so. Christmas is a time to believe in the difficult and to make our dreams become a reality.

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Stephen Leacock between December 30, 1869 and March 28, 1944. He/she was a famous Economist from Canada. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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