Negative thoughts were treated by Cherokee healers with the same medicines as wounds, headaches, or physical illness. It was believed that unchecked negative thoughts can permeate the being and manifest themselves in negative actions.

Remember that I am just a woman who is living a very abundant life. Every step I take forward is on a path paved by strong Indian women before me.

An Indian is an Indian regardless of the degree of Indian blood or which little government card they do or do not possess.

I learned a long time ago that I can't control the challenges the creator sends my way, but I can control the way I think about them and deal with them

Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never have thought that they might grow up and become chief.

If you argue with a fool, someone passing by will not be able to tell who is the fool and who is not.

The secret of our success is that we never, never give up.