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 […]

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.

Quotes from Cochise, famous Apache warrior. Cochise, like Crazy Horse, was never photographed.

Quotes attributed to Nicholas Black Elk [Hehaka Sapa] (c. December 1863 – 17 August or 19 August 1950) was a famous Wichasha Wakan (Medicine Man or Holy Man) and Heyoka of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux). He participated at about the age of twelve in the Battle of Little Big Horn of 1876, and was wounded in the massacre that occurred at Wounded Knee in 1890.

Quotes from Southern Cheyenne peace chief, Black Kettle, also known as Motavato.

This native American quote by Shawnee Chief Tecumseh about fear and death inspires you to make this life count, to pursue noble undertakings, and live to the fullest  having used all your talents and have no regrets.