I love to roam over the prairies. There I feel free and happy, but when we settle down we grow pale and die. - Satanta (Kiowa Chief)

It does not require many words to speak the truth. - Chief Joseph (Nez Perce)

We are all poor because we are all honest. - Red Dog (Oglala Sioux)

My heart laughs with joy because I am in your presence.... Ah, how much more beautiful is the sun today than when you were angry with us! - Chitmachas Chief

Oh, the comfort, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, having neither to weigh thought no measure words, but pouring them all right out, just as they are, chaff and grain together, certain that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and with a breadth of kindness, blow the rest away. - Shoshone

Death will come, always out of season. - Omaha Chief

1. The Wisdom of the Native American by Kent Nerburn