The most Indian thing about the Indian is surely not his moccasins or his calumet, his wampum or his stone hatched, but traits of character and sagacity, skill, or passion.

Self trust is the essence of heroism.

A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.

Isolation must precede true society.

No matter how often defeated, you are born to victory.

Give all to love; Obey thy heart.

If we live truly, we shall see truly. It is as easy for the strong man to be strong, as it is for the weak to be weak.