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“We do not own the freshness of the air or the sparkle of the water. How can you buy them from us?”

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Chief Seattle, born in 1780 and died on June 7, 1866, was a historical figure of an unknown profession. Limited information is available about his life, achievements, and impact. more

“We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets; that hereafter he will give every man a spirit-home according to his deserts: if he has been a good man, he will have a good home; if he has been a bad man, he will have a bad home. This I believe, and all my people believe the same.”

“I am tired of talk that comes to nothing It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and all the broken promises. There has been too much talking by men who had no right to talk. It does not require many words to speak the truth.”

“Each man is good in the sight of the Great Spirit. It is not necessary for eagles to be crows. Now we are poor but we are free. No white man controls our footsteps. If we must die, we die defending our rights.”

“The song and the drumming were like this: Behold, a sacred voice is calling you; All over the sky a sacred voice is calling.”

Song Voice Sky Calling Sacred Native Native American Drumming

Book:Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux

Source: Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux

“The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. The wind, in its greatest power, whirls. Birds make their nests in circles, for theirs is the same religion as ours.”

Source: Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux

“I hope the Great Heavenly Father, who will look down upon us, will give all the tribes his blessing, that we may go forth in peace, and live in peace all our days, and that He will look down upon our children and finally lift us far above this earth.”

“He who would do great things should not attempt them all alone.”

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Author:Seneca the Younger

“Every passion has its destiny.”

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Author:Billy Mills

“Everything one does in life, even love, occurs in an express train racing toward death. To smoke opium is to get out of the train while it is still moving. It is to concern oneself with something other than life or death.”

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Book:Opium: The Illustrated Diary of His Cure

Source: Opium: The Illustrated Diary of His Cure

“Your biggest hurdle isn't your opponent, it is yourself.”

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Author:Brandon Todd

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