No one who is at all acquainted with the Indian in his home can deny that we are a polite people.

As a child I understood how to give; I have forgotten this grace since I became civilized.

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.

The red man divided mind into two parts, - the spiritual mind and the physical mind.

Silence is the cornerstone of character.

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

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."