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

Other quotes by Charles 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 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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I work more now because at this time of my life I am not disturbed from my aim by outside pressures such as family, passionate relationships, dealing with who am I? – those complications when one is searching for ones self. – Jeanne Moreau

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I am not generous about telling people who I am and what I like to do because its my life and it only belongs to me and my friends and family. – Elena Anaya

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You have to defend your honor. And your family. – Suzanne Vega

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There can be hope only for a society which acts as one big family, not as many separate ones. – Anwar Sadat

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He who doesnt fear death dies only once. – Giovanni Falcone

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My vanity is Im terribly romantic! But being married is lovely. – Matthew Macfadyen

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