For thousands of years Native American cultures maintained an ecological and social balance.  Their philosophies and common sense beliefs are featured here through the quotes of various tribesmen.


DELAWARE Tribal Quotes

Good and evil cannot dwell together in the same heart, so a good man ought not to go into evil company.

When you begin a great work you can't expect to finish it all at once; therefore do you and your brothers press on, and let nothing discourage you until you have entirely finished what you have begun.
- Teedyuscung


HOPI Tribal Quotes

A lazy man is apt to be envious.

You are never justified in arguing.