These Native American Proverbs Are Life Changing! | Quotes

"Beware of the man who does not talk, and the dog that does not bark."

Native American cultures, such as the Apache, Cherokee, Navajo, or Sioux, who inhabited North and South America before Europeans arrived, had a rich tradition of passing down knowledge from one generation to the next, ensuring the preservation of their collective wisdom. Through oral traditions, storytelling, and communal rituals, ancestral groups imparted these valuable Native American proverbs, and life lessons to younger members of their communities.

Today, these ancient traditions continue to inspire and guide individuals, transcending time and reminding us of the timeless wisdom that lies within these indigenous cultures.

"A wise man never knows all, only fools know everything."

"The greatest strength is gentleness."

"The one who tells the stories rules the world."

"Every animal knows more than you do."

"An elder's hand is gentle but his touch is strong."

"Don't be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts."

"To touch the earth is to have harmony with nature."

"Man's law changes with his understanding of man. Only the laws of the spirit remain always the
same."

"What is life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night."

"When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us."

"Be thankful for the small miracles in life."

"The wolf that howls at the moon is the one who is hungry."

"Time spent in silence is wisdom earned."

"Those who have one foot in the canoe and one foot on the shore are going to fall into the river."

"Seek wisdom, not knowledge. Knowledge is of the past, wisdom is of the future."

"When the heart is full, the eyes overflow."

"Be gentle with the earth, for it is our mother."

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

"The power of the world always works in circles."

"What you do not see with your eyes, do not invent with your mouth."

"The greatest battles are fought within oneself."

"Before eating, always take time to thank the food."

"He who learns from his mistakes is wise; he who learns from others' mistakes is enlightened."

"Speak the truth, but leave immediately after."

"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."

"The heart of a man is no different from the soul of nature."

"Don't let yesterday use up too much of today."

"The voice of the people is like the voice of falling water."

"You can't wake a person who is pretending to be asleep."

"The sun shines on all alike."

"A path is made by walking on it."

"Honor the sacred. Honor the Earth, our Mother."

"It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand."

"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a way that when you
die, the world cries and you rejoice."

"Respect is a choice, not a right."