Quote by Charles Eastman
The clan is nothing more than a larger family, with its patriarcha

The clan is nothing more than a larger family, with its patriarchal chief as the natural head, and the union of several clans by intermarriage and voluntary connection constitutes the tribe. – Charles Eastman

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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 Eastman

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The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church. – Charles Eastman

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Religion
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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 Eastman

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Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city. – George Burns

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My wife and I both come from Irish families. There are two kinds of Irish families: the hitting kind and the kidding kind. If youre fortunate – and both of us are – you come from the kidding kind of Irish family. – P. J. ORourke

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President Obama promised to begin to slow the rise of the oceans and heal the planet. My promise… is to help you and your family. – Mitt Romney

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It was the dumbest thing I had ever seen, but its a family thing, and I guess its clean. – Barbara Bush

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