The religion of the Indian is the last thing about him that the man of another race will ever understand.

If a child is inclined to be grasping, or to cling to any of his or her little possessions, legends are related about the contempt and disgrace falling upon the ungenerous and mean person.

We believe profoundly in silence-the sign of a perfect equilibrium. Silence is the absolute poise or balance of body, mind, and spirit.

In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of pure reason over its devotees.

More than this, even in those white men who professed religion we found much inconsistency of conduct. They spoke much of spiritual things, while seeking only the material.

Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection at any time, least of all in the presence of guests or strangers.

Nearness to nature... keeps the spirit sensitive to impressions not commonly felt and in touch with the unseen powers.