The Logical Man Must Either

The Logical Man Must Either Deny All Miracles Or None, And Our American Indian Myths And Hero Stories Are Perhaps, In Themselves, Quite As Credible As Those Of The Hebrews Of Old.

Is There Not Something Worthy Of Perpetuation In Our Indian Spirit Of Democracy, Where Earth, Our Mother, Was Free To All, And No One Sought To Impoverish Or Enslave His Neighbor?

Nearness To Nature... Keeps The Spirit Sensitive To Impressions Not Commonly Felt And In Touch With The Unseen Powers.

Our People, Though Capable Of Strong And Durable Feeling, Were Not Demonstrative In Their Affection At Any Time, Least Of All In The Presence Of Guests Or Strangers.

If You Ask Him: "what Is Silence?" He Will Answer, "it Is The Great Mystery! The Holy Silence Is His Voice!" If You Ask: "what Are The Fruits Of Silence?" He Will Say: "they Are Self-control, True Courage Or Endurance, Patience, Dignity, And Reverence. Silence Is The Cornerstone Of Character."