The most common trait of all primitive peoples is a reverence for the life-giving earth, and the Native American shared this elemental ethic: The land was alive to his loving touch, and he, its son, was brother to all creatures.
Stewart UdallAbout author
- Author's profession: Politician
- Nationality: american
- Born: January 31, 1920
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