That’s this nation’s policy toward us, always has been. If we want a better life, all we have to do is stop being Indian.
That’s the difference between raising a son and a daughter. All you do with a daughter is just try to keep her from getting screwed. All you do with a son is try to keep him from screwing himself.
She can be what you won’t ever be. She can be evil.[to Jamie, about Beth]
Politicians are like crabs. We move sideways to go forward.
Penance you earn. Closure you find.
Only reason to ride a bull, meet a nurse.
Not a thing on this planet stays where it is. Not one.[to Kayce]
It’s only the things I love that die, never me.[to Rip]
It’s easy to do well when the outcome is decided.
It doesn’t matter how many people sit at the table. What matters is they have a place to sit.[to Beth]
Inequity must be witnessed to be changed.
If hating me keeps you from hating yourself, I’ll be that for you. That’s what family’s for.[to Beth]
