the statue Quotes

“Remarking that the statue looks hungry, Marcelino steals some bread and wine and offers it to the statue, which comes to life, descends from the Cross, and eats and drinks what the boy has brought him.”

″ One day, the statue notices that Marcelino is pensive and brooding instead of happy, and tells him that he would like to reward his kindness.”

“The statue becomes Marcelino’s best friend and confidant and begins to give him religious instruction. For his part, Marcelino realizes that the statue is Christ.