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Charles Alexander Eastman Quotes

Charles Alexander Eastman quotes

American Author February 19, 1858 – January 8, 1939

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The elements and majestic forces in nature, Lightning, Wind, Water, Fire, and Frost, were regarded with awe as spiritual powers, but always secondary and intermediate in character. Charles Alexander Eastman
That is, we believed, the supreme duty of the parent, who only was permitted to claim in some degree the priestly office and function, since it is his creative and protecting power which alone approaches the solemn function of Deity. Charles Alexander Eastman
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. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "Nearness to nature... keeps the spirit sensitive to..."
Nearness to nature... keeps the spirit sensitive to impressions not commonly felt and in touch with the unseen powers. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature."
There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "At the age of about eight years, if he is a boy, she turns him..."
At the age of about eight years, if he is a boy, she turns him over to his father for more Spartan training. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "Among us all men were created sons of God and stood erect, as..."
Among us all men were created sons of God and stood erect, as conscious of their divinity. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "The Indian was a religious man from his mother's womb."
The Indian was a religious man from his mother's womb. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "He sees no need for setting apart one day in seven as a holy..."
He sees no need for setting apart one day in seven as a holy day, since to him all days are God's. Charles Alexander Eastman
There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand the relation between man and woman was regarded as in itself mysterious and holy. Charles Alexander Eastman
More than this, even in those white men who professed religion we found much inconsistency of conduct. They spoke much of spiritual things, while seeking only the material. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "No one who is at all acquainted with the Indian in his home..."
No one who is at all acquainted with the Indian in his home can deny that we are a polite people. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "The red man divided mind into two parts, - the spiritual mind..."
The red man divided mind into two parts, - the spiritual mind and the physical mind. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "The religion of the Indian is the last thing about him that..."
The religion of the Indian is the last thing about him that the man of another race will ever understand. Charles Alexander Eastman
Charles Alexander Eastman quote: "The native American has been generally despised by his white..."
The native American has been generally despised by his white conquerors for his poverty and simplicity. Charles Alexander Eastman

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