25 Native American Quotes That Explain the True Purpose of Life

There is so much we can learn from native American quotes. Once inhabiting the vast land of what we know as modern-day America, they lived an authentic way of life and had a nurturing relationship with nature. Below, you can find some of the best native American sayings that have a deeper meaning than the words themselves.

• 1

  Nobody can accomplish anything great all by himself.

  

• 2

  If you want to satisfy two opposing sides, you are sure to fail miserably.

  

• 3

  The wisest of men doesn't need to harm anyone.

  

• 4

  Live your life in such a way that people cry when you die.

  

• 5

  Religion comes of no use to people who have already experienced hell.

  

• 6

  One never forgets the things learned through experiences.

  

• 7

  Happiness is how you feel about others, not how you live with them.

  

• 8

  The fights between the native Americans and the whites were never perceived fairly.

  

• 9

  If you have a vision, you must follow it to its conclusion.

  

• 10

  Nobody knows the value of a thing better than its creator.

  

• 11

  At the end of the day, we are all the same.

  

• 12

  Don't wait around to do something when you know it is good.

  

• 13

  To achieve anything in life, one needs to have integrity.

  

• 14

  Learn by doing, even if it means you fall over a few times.

  

• 15

  The circle of poverty is the worst that can happen to humanity.

  

• 16

  Only spiritual awakening can change our perception of poverty.

  

• 17

  Decisions should not only be made for the present but also for the future.

  

• 18

  In all aspects of life, peace is based upon mutual respect.

  

• 19

  The secret to a happy life can be found easily in nature.

  

• 20

  Speaking less and doing more is always the best way.

  

• 21

  Just live your life to the fullest and you will find wisdom.

  

• 22

  Wisdom, not knowledge, should be the ultimate goal.

  

• 23

  To Indians, nothing in this world is without a purpose.

  

• 24

  Avoid churches, as they only teach one to fight over God.

  

• 25

  If you respect other creatures, they will also respect you.

  

However, just as the Indian quotes suggest, it's not by learning but doing that you get to be where you want to be. So, take your lessons and get down to practising them in everyday life.