Native American Quotes

Here are a few quotes from people of Cherokee ancestry. “Cherokee blood, if not destroyed, will win it’s course in beings of fair complexions, who will read that their ancestors became civilized under the frowns of misfortune, and the causes of their enemies.” — John Ridge creator of The Cherokee Phoenix and son of The Ridge, Cherokee Warrior “…I will eat and drink with my white brothers, and will expect friendship and good usage from them. It is but a…

Here are some wisdom quotes from the great Kiowa war chief, Santana. Satanta was one of the most complicated men ever to rise from the Great Plains--a diplomat and orator who spoke eloquently in treaty negotiations, and was also a war chief who led his people at some of the bloodiest battles fought by the Kiowa warriors.

Here are some quotes by the famous Duwamish Chief Seattle from the Pacific Northwest. The city of Seattle, Washington is named after him, but Seattle is a mispronounciation of his real name, which is Chief Sealth.

Here are some quotes from the famous Nez Perce Chief Joseph. He is also known as Joseph the Younger, because he was named for his father, who is known as Joseph the Elder.

Here are some famous quotes attributed to Geronimo, the great Apache war chief.

Here are some famous quotes attributed to Crazy Horse, the great Oglala Sioux war chief.