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.

Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning.

In the life of the Indian there is only one inevitable duty-the duty of prayer-the daily recognition of the Unseen and Eternal. Our daily devotions were more necessary to us than daily food.

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.

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

Silence is the cornerstone of character.