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In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of pure reason over its devotees.

— Charles Eastman The Essential Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa): Light on the Indian World (2007)

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Many of the Indians believed that one may be born more than once, and there were some who claimed to have full knowledge of a former incarnation.

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He (the American Indian) believes profoundly in silence – the sign of a perfect equilibrium. Silence is the absolute poise or balance of the body, mind and spirit...

Certainly the Indian never doubted the immortal nature of the spirit or soul of man, but neither did he care to speculate upon its probable state or condition in a future life.

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The true Indian sets no price upon either his property or his labor. His generosity is limited only by his strength and ability.

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Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy, we think, to be loyal to a family and clan, whose blood is in your own veins.

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