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Wilma Mankiller Quotes

Wilma Mankiller quotes

Cherokee Statesman November 18, 1945

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A lot of young girls have looked to their career paths and have said they'd like to be chief. There's been a change in the limits people see. Wilma Mankiller
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. Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller quote: "Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never have..."
Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never have thought that they might grow up and become chief. Wilma Mankiller
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. Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller quote: "We must trust our own thinking. Trust where we're going. And..."
We must trust our own thinking. Trust where we're going. And get the job done. Wilma Mankiller
Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward. Wilma Mankiller
There are a whole lot of historical factors that have played a part in our being where we are today, and I think that to even to begin to understand our contemporary issues and contemporary problems, you have to understand a little bit about that history. Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller quote: "I want to be remembered as the person who helped us restore..."
I want to be remembered as the person who helped us restore faith in ourselves. Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller quote: "Growth is a painful process."
Growth is a painful process. Wilma Mankiller
Wilma Mankiller quote: "I've run into more discrimination as a woman than as an Indian."
I've run into more discrimination as a woman than as an Indian. Wilma Mankiller
Everybody is sitting around saying, 'Well, jeez, we need somebody to solve this problem of bias.' That somebody is us. We all have to try to figure out a better way to get along. Wilma Mankiller

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