The Sioux people are a Native American people with an abundant social heritage as well as a lengthy history of durability and also strength. Over the centuries, they have actually given many standard tales, teachings, as well as proverbs that capture the knowledge and also worths of their society. These Sioux quotes supply a home window into their lifestyle, and offer insights right into their beliefs regarding nature, spirituality, as well as area. From the words of their famous leaders and also sensible elders to their standard phrases as well as proverbs, Sioux prices quote continue to motivate and also inform individuals of every ages and also histories. Whether you are looking for support, ideas, or just a deeper understanding of this honored and also long-lasting society, these Sioux quotes are sure to leave an enduring perception.
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning"
"The elements and majestic forces in nature, Lightning, Wind, Water, Fire, and Frost, were regarded with awe as spiritual powers, but always secondary and intermediate in character"
"Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection at any time, least of all in the presence of guests or strangers"
"More than this, even in those white men who professed religion we found much inconsistency of conduct. They spoke much of spiritual things, while seeking only the material"
"The clan is nothing more than a larger family, with its patriarchal chief as the natural head, and the union of several clans by intermarriage and voluntary connection constitutes the tribe"
"I am poor and naked, but I am the chief of the nation. We do not want riches but we do want to train our children right. Riches would do us no good. We could not take them with us to the other world. We do not want riches. We want peace and love"
