He sees no need for setting apart one day in seven as a holy day, since to him all days are God's.
Charles Alexander EastmanNo one who is at all acquainted with the Indian in his home can deny that we are a polite people.
Charles Alexander EastmanMore 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.
Charles Alexander EastmanIf 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."
Charles Alexander Eastman