There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand the relation between man and woman was regarded as in itself mysterious and holy.

There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature.

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

Silence is the cornerstone of character.

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.

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

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