Native Quote #10

"We never had a thought of exchanging our land for any other... fearing the consequences may be similar to transplanting an old tree, which would wither and die away."

 Itte-wamba Minco (Levi Colbert) Chickasaw

Native Quote #5

"All things share the same breath - the beast, the tree, the man, the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports." 

 

Si'ahl (Chief Seattle), Dkhw’Duw’Absh (Duwamish)