The elements and majestic forces in nature, Lightning, Wind, Water, Fire, and Frost, were regarded with awe as spiritual powers, but always secondary and intermediate in character.

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.

The native American has been generally despised by his white conquerors for his poverty and simplicity.

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

The logical man must either deny all miracles or none.

Friendship is held to be the severest test of character.

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