The Indian believes profoundly in silence--
the sign of a perfect equilibrium.
Silence is the absolute poise or
balance of body, mind and spirit.
The man who preserves his selfhood is ever
calm and unshaken by the storms of existence . . .
What are the fruits of silence?
They are self-control, true
courage or endurance, patience, dignity, and reverence.
Silence is the cornerstone of character.
-OHHIYESA (CHARLES EASTMAN),
SANTEE SIOUX, 1858-1939
SANTEE SIOUX, 1858-1939

