Who said "A nation's soul is preserved in its tales."?

This quote is attributed to Padraig Colum.

A nation's soul is preserved in its tales. - Padraig Colum

"A nation's soul is preserved in its tales."

Padraig Colum

Poet Playwright Irish 1881–1972

"Story is the oldest form of teaching."

"The old Irish storytellers understood that tales bind people together."

"A story well told is a bridge between hearts."

"In every child lives the capacity for wonder."