How we cite our quotes: Chapter.paragraph
Quote #7
"Help me San Giuseppe," mumbles Cirone in Sicilian. "Don't let me die a miserable death. Spare me and I'll pray to you every day. Please, San Giuseppe, please." (9.148)
This sounds like a pretty good deal, but it turns out to be unnecessary because his foot only has a minor injury.
Quote #8
I'm Catholic, so I know the world is full of miracles and mysteries, but I don't believe that at night animals turn into talking people and alligators have mystical powers. (12.52)
Each culture has its own origin story, which means each of these stories is just as valid and real as any others—it's just a matter of which you believe in.