"The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church"
- Charles Eastman
About this Quote
This quote by Charles Eastman speaks to the independent nature of the American Indian. He keeps in mind that the American Indian was a lone wolf in both religious beliefs and war. This speaks to the reality that the American Indian did not have a unified nationwide army or organized church. This is likely due to the reality that the American Indian was made up of various people, each with their own unique beliefs and customizeds. This quote also speaks to the fact that the American Indian was an increasingly independent people, who valued their private beliefs and autonomy. This quote is a testimony to the strength and durability of the American Indian, and their ability to stay independent in spite of the lots of challenges they faced.
This quote is written / told by Charles Eastman between February 19, 1858 and January 8, 1939. He was a famous Author from Sioux.
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