Chief Seattle

Quoted by Marilyn Whirlwind

Episode 5.22, "Gran Prix"

Seattle said

Our dead never forget the beautiful world that gave them being.
They still love its winding rivers, its great mountains and sequestered vales,
and they watch in tenderest affection over the lonely heart of the living,
and often return to comfort and visit them.

Internet Resources

There are several versions of Chief Seattle's famous 1854 speech, from which this quotation was taken. Here are a few helpful sites:

• Suquamish Tribe Version (1887 Newspaper Account) -- you'll need to follow the link to Chief Seattle
• Background to the debate
• Re-print of 1887 Newspaper Article (Speech's Source)
• The Two Versions