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Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes

We believe profoundly in silence-the sign of a perfect equilibrium. Silence is the absolute poise or balance of body, mind, and spirit Picture Quote #1

Love between a man and a woman is founded on the mating instinct and is not free from desire and self-seeking. But to have a friend and to be true under any and all trials is the mark of a man! Picture Quote #1

Nearness to nature... keeps the spirit sensitive to impressions not commonly felt and in touch with the unseen powers Picture Quote #1

The religion of the Indian is the last thing about him that the man of another race will ever understand Picture Quote #1

The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church Picture Quote #1

The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war Picture Quote #1

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The logical man must either deny all miracles or none Picture Quote #1

Friendship is held to be the severest test of character Picture Quote #1

The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government Picture Quote #1

There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature Picture Quote #1

The clan is nothing more than a larger family, with its patriarchal chief as the natural head, and the union of several clans by intermarriage and voluntary connection constitutes the tribe Picture Quote #1

Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection at any time, least of all in the presence of guests or strangers Picture Quote #1

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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 Picture Quote #1

Children must early learn the the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the happiness of giving Picture Quote #1

Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

As a child I understood how to give; I have forgotten this grace since I became civilized Picture Quote #1

But to have a friend, and to be true under any and all trials, is the mark of a man! Picture Quote #1

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There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand the relation between man and woman was regarded as in itself mysterious and holy Picture Quote #1

More 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 Picture Quote #1

In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of pure reason over its devotees Picture Quote #1

Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy, we think, to be loyal to a family and clan, whose blood is in your own veins Picture Quote #1

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We believe profoundly in silence-the sign of a perfect equilibrium. Silence is the absolute poise or balance of body, mind, and spirit (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) Love between a man and a woman is founded on the mating instinct and is not free from desire and self-seeking. But to have a friend and to be true under any and all trials is the mark of a man! (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) Nearness to nature... keeps the spirit sensitive to impressions not commonly felt and in touch with the unseen powers (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) The religion of the Indian is the last thing about him that the man of another race will ever understand (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) The logical man must either deny all miracles or none (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) Friendship is held to be the severest test of character (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) The clan is nothing more than a larger family, with its patriarchal chief as the natural head, and the union of several clans by intermarriage and voluntary connection constitutes the tribe (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection at any time, least of all in the presence of guests or strangers (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) 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 (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) Children must early learn the the beauty of generosity. They are taught to give what they prize most, that they may taste the happiness of giving (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) 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 (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) As a child I understood how to give; I have forgotten this grace since I became civilized (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) But to have a friend, and to be true under any and all trials, is the mark of a man! (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand the relation between man and woman was regarded as in itself mysterious and holy (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) More 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 Eastman Quotes) In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of pure reason over its devotees (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes) Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy, we think, to be loyal to a family and clan, whose blood is in your own veins (Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes)