There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature. Charles Eastman naturesaveshrine Change image and share on social
Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy, we think, to be loyal to a family and clan, whose blood is in your own veins. Charles Eastman bloodcharacterclan Change image and share on social
Among us all men were created sons of God and stood erect, as conscious of their divinity. Charles Eastman consciouscreatedivinity Change image and share on social
At the age of about eight years, if he is a boy, she turns him over to his father for more Spartan training. Charles Eastman ageboyfather Change image and share on social
The logical man must either deny all miracles or none, and our American Indian myths and hero stories are perhaps, in themselves, quite as credible as those of the Hebrews of old. Charles Eastman americancredibledeny Change image and share on social
Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning. Charles Eastman birthcharacteristicdeed Change image and share on social
Every act of his life is, in a very real sense, a religious act. Charles Eastman actlifereal Change image and share on social
There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand the relation between man and woman was regarded as in itself mysterious and holy. Charles Eastman ceremonyconnecthand Change image and share on social
Our old age was in some respects the happiest period of life. Charles Eastman agehappylife Change image and share on social
The Indian was a religious man from his mother's womb. Charles Eastman indianmanmother Change image and share on social
