Recognizing the good, not just in one's own personal circumstances, but in the world, makes anything possible. When I am asked about the important ch…

- Wilma Mankiller

If you argue with a fool, someone passing by will not be able to tell who is the fool and who is not.

- Wilma Mankiller

Remember that I am just a woman who is living a very abundant life. Every step I take forward is on a path paved by strong Indian women before me.

- Wilma Mankiller

Look forward. Turn what has been done into a better path.

- Wilma Mankiller

The secret of our success is that we never, never give up.

- 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 …

- Wilma Mankiller

Whoever controls the education of our children controls the future.

- Wilma Mankiller

I learned a long time ago that I can't control the challenges the creator sends my way, but I can control the way I think about them and deal with th…

- Wilma Mankiller

Negative thoughts were treated by Cherokee healers with the same medicines as wounds, headaches, or physical illness. It was believed that unchecked …

- Wilma Mankiller