“Now all these virtues mean one thing, and that is bravery. A Sioux boy was taught to be brave always. It was not sufficient to be brave enough to go to war. He must be brave enough to make personal sacrifices and to think little of personal gain. To be brave was the supreme test of a Sioux boy, and this bravery might receive a greater test in times of peace than in times of war.”
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Luther Standing Bear was an influential American author in Native American literature. Born into the Oglala Lakota tribe, his life and writings often reflected the struggles and resilience of his people. He passed away in February 1939. more
“Sometimes one act of bravery is better than a life lived as a coward. -Mukta”
“Find your fucking balls, Mitch, and reattach them!”
“If I rise up again against the foe, dare I stand alone?”
“El mundo tiene sus límites donde tú decidas”