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“One of the things I've been taught by Native American elders is the importance of patience, of waiting to do things when the time is right. As an Onondaga friend put it to me, "you can't pick berries until the berries are ripe."”

Quote by Joseph Bruchac

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Joseph Bruchac is an American writer born on October 16, 1942. His works primarily revolve around Native American culture, especially the legends and stories related to the Iroquois. Bruchac's works are beloved for their rich imagination as well as his profound understanding and respect for Native American culture. more

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