17 Quotes by Chief Dan George

My mother had a kindness that embraced all life.She knew her place well and was comfortable in giving everything she had.This is the tradition of native women.

If you talk to the animals they will talk with youand you will know each other. If you do not talk to themyou will not know them, and what you do not knowyou will fear. What one fears one destroys.

May the stars carry your sadness away, may the flowers fill your heart with beauty, may hope forever wipe away your tears.

We are as much alive as we keep the Earth alive.

There is a longing among all people and creatures to have a sense of purpose and worth. To satisfy that common longing in all of us we must respect each other.

Of all the teachings we receive, this one is most important: Nothing belongs to you of what there is, of what you take, you must share.

If you talk to the animals they will talk with you and you will know each other. If you do not talk to them you will not know them and what you do not know, you will fear. What one fears, one destroys.

First we had the land and they had the Bibles, now we have the Bibles and they have the land.

My friends, how desperately we need to be loved and to love. With it we are creative. With it we march tirelessly. With it, and with it alone, we are able to sacrifice for others.