James Welch Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I do believe in the viability of Indian spiritualism.”

“I think ethnic and regional labels are insulting to writers and really put restrictions on them. People don't think your work is quite as universal.”

“I wrote a lot in study hall to while away the hours.”

“Our literature is in great shape.”

“I used to object to being called an Indian writer, and would always say I was a writer who happened to be an Indian, and who happened to write about Indians.”

“The economic piece is still missing, since it's so hard to attract industry to reservations, but spiritually and educationally, they're doing just fine. Each tribe has a community college now, and they teach the language, they teach the traditions.”