The Soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears. Cherokee quote

When the sun died, I went up to heaven and saw God and all the people who had died a long time ago. God told me to come back…. Wovoka quote (Paiute)

When Jesus Christ came upon the Earth, you killed him. The son of your own God. And only after he was dead did you worship Him and start killing those who would not. Tecumsah Chief, Shawnee tribe.

In early life, I was deeply hurt as I witnessed the grand old forests of Michigan…. Simon Pokagon, Potawatomi Chief.

Sometimes even to live is an act of courage. Seneca quote.

…We are like birds with a broken wing. My heart is cold within me. Chief Plenty Coup, Crow.

My words are tied in one with the great mountains, with the great rocks, with the great trees, in one with my body and my heart. All of you see me, one with this world. California Yokuts quote.

The earth is our Mother. She should not be disturbed by hoe or plough. We want only to subsist on what she freely gives us. Chief Joseph (Nez Perce) quote.

Take nothing but moments, leave nothing but footprints. Seattle Chief quote.