The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war.

The Indian was a religious man from his mother's womb.

The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government.

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.

It has been said that the position of woman is the test of civilization, and that of our women was secure. In them was vested our standard of morals and the purity of our blood.

Each soul must meet the morning sun, the new sweet earth and the Great Silence alone.

If you ask him: "What is silence?" he will answer, "It is the Great Mystery! The holy silence is His voice!" If you ask: "What are the fruits of silence?" he will say: "They are self-control, true courage or endurance, patience, dignity, and reverence. Silence is the cornerstone of character."