Remember that I am just a woman who is living a very abundant life. Every step I take forward is on a path paved by strong Indian women before me.

Cows run away from the storm while the buffalo charges toward it - and gets through it quicker. Whenever I’m confronted with a tough challenge, I do not prolong the torment, I become the buffalo.

An Indian is an Indian regardless of the degree of Indian blood or which little government card they do or do not possess.

Take care how you place your moccasins upon the Earth, step with care, for the faces of the future generations are looking up from the Earth waiting their turn for life.

The secret of our success is that we never, never give up.

If you argue with a fool, someone passing by will not be able to tell who is the fool and who is not.

Whoever controls the education of our children controls the future.

In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.

I don't think anybody anywhere can talk about the future of their people or of an organization without talking about education. Whoever controls the education of our children controls our future.

I've run into more discrimination as a woman than as an Indian.

Women in leadership roles can help restore balance and wholeness to our communities.

I found Bill in the sky. In the stars. Like on your ceiling.

Life has it woes so learn to be on your toes, be alert.

Watch it, loincloth, I’m not afraid to spork your eyes out.

David Brin is a technological determinist. He thinks that we understand the trend and we need to hop on it. I don't have any such illusions.

As for labeling someone a whistleblower, I think it does them - it does all of us - a disservice, because it "otherizes" us.

Americans are incredibly inpatient. Someone once said that the shortest period of time in America is the time between when the light turns green and when you hear the first horn honk.

Cam was so much clearer, easier to figure out. Like he was algebra and Daniel was calculus.

Perhaps everyone has a story that could break your heart.

The starting point is always now. The end is up to you.

Nobody makes me laugh like my wife.