Knowledge is easy to come by. Understanding what you know takes much longer.

- Joseph Bruchac

It is important to understand that there are many different ways of seeing the world and expressing the wisdom of Native belief...No one voice speaks…

- Joseph Bruchac

We need to walk to know sacred places, those around us and those within. We need to walk to remember the songs.

- Joseph Bruchac

The best teachers have shown me that things have to be done bit by bit. Nothing that means anything happens quickly - we only think it does.

- Joseph Bruchac

Kill every enemy twice, Wilky said. Better than gettin' shot by a soldier pretending to be dead.

- Joseph Bruchac

There are many people who could claim and learn from their Indian ancestry, but because of the fear their parents and grandparents knew, because of p…

- Joseph Bruchac

As long as we can remember them, our families will always be with us.

- Joseph Bruchac

Strong words outlast the paper they are written upon.

- Joseph Bruchac

Never think that war is a good thing, grandchildren. Though it may be necessary at times to defend our people, war is a sickness that must be cured. …

- Joseph Bruchac