Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer Quotes

“Is it true that in Africa you worship your ancestors?” Sammat laughed. “You know, at Yale I took a course in comparative religions, and Catholicism interested me very much, with its many saints. I learned that Catholics pray to their saints—all of whom are dead—and light candles to them, offer gifts, and ask for help and guidance. Just so do we revere our ancestors. We pray to them, hold festivals for them, and offer sacrifices—like gifts—and hope for guidance and help. Is there so great a difference? I don’t know.”
― Dorothy Gilman, Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer