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The words of those who changed the world: thinkers, scientists, writers and statesmen.

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Silence is the absolute poise or balance of body, mind, and spirit.

Charles Eastman, 1858–1939

Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow.

Chief Joseph, 1840–1904

Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever.

Chief Joseph, 1840–1904

I wish it to be remembered that I was the last man of my tribe to surrender my rifle.

Sitting Bull, 1831–1890

My hand is not the color of yours, but if I prick it, the blood will flow, and I shall feel pain. The blood is of the same color as yours. God made me, and I am a man.

Standing Bear, 1829–1908

For each tribe of men Usen created He also made a home.

Geronimo, 1829–1909

We do not want riches. We want peace and love.

Red Cloud, 1822–1909

I was born upon the prairie, where the wind blew free and there was nothing to break the light of the sun.

Ten Bears, 1790–1872

Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the clouds and the great sea, as well as the earth?

Tecumseh, 1768–1813

Brother, we do not wish to destroy your religion or take it from you. We only want to enjoy our own.

Red Jacket, 1750–1830

But in solitude their head is upright and pure above the dark mob.

Tin Ujević, 1891–1955

Do not be proud! Your thoughts are not yours alone! They live in others.

Tin Ujević, 1891–1955

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