Wise words.

[c-rational]

Reading of species extinction, climate change, plastic waste in the oceans I recall a Quote of the Day I read recently.

"Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand i it. Whatever he does to the web, he does to himself."
Chief Seattle (1786-1866)

How ignorant we are as a species.

[malaise]

1. Perfect

Needs to be seen - get thee to the greatest page

[KPN]

2. The insight native americans had into our world and our place in it is truly remarkable.

[ancianita]

3. My favorite quote!

Chief was tall and broad, standing nearly six feet tall; Hudson's Bay Company (one of the original corporate raiders of this continent) traders gave him the nickname Le Gros (The Big Guy). He was also known as an orator; and when he addressed an audience, his voice is said to have carried from his camp to the Stevens Hotel in town.

I taught Indian Lit in sophomore classes around 20 years ago, and used lots of quotes from our indigenous leaders.

I recommend a book by Hyemeyohsts Storm called Seven Arrows, a collection of great speeches, stories, cultural symbolism and poetry.