That is, we believed, the supreme duty of the parent, who only was permitted to claim in some degree the priestly office and function, since it is his creative and protecting power which alone approaches the solemn function of Deity. Charles Eastman approachbelieveclaim 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
It has been said that the position of woman is the test of civilization, and that of our women was secure. In them was vested our standard of morals and the purity of our blood. Charles Eastman bloodcivilizationmoral Change image and share on social
The red man divided mind into two parts, - the spiritual mind and the physical mind. Charles Eastman dividemanmind Change image and share on social
Love between a man and a woman is founded on the mating instinct and is not free from desire and self-seeking. But to have a friend and to be true under any and all trials is the mark of a man! Charles Eastman desirefoundfree Change image and share on social
No one who is at all acquainted with the Indian in his home can deny that we are a polite people. Charles Eastman acquaintdenyhome Change image and share on social
The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church. Charles Eastman americanarmychurch Change image and share on social
The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government. Charles Eastman familygovernmentsocial Change image and share on social
