Russell Means Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“It's just unconscionable that America has become so stupid.”

“I had often wondered how to best decolonize my people... It must be done one human being at a time. Without that kind of help, Western society does not allow people to come to terms with their feelings. With honesty and therapy, my people can be made whole again.”

“I tell the truth, and I expose myself as a weak, misguided, misdirected, dysfunctional human being I used to be.”

“It takes a strong effort on the part of each American Indian not to become Europeanized. The strength for this effort can only come from the traditional ways, the traditional values that our elders retain.”

“No one except Hollywood stars and very rich Texans wore Indian jewelry. And there was a plethora of dozens if not hundreds of athletic teams that in essence were insulting us, from grade schools to college. That's all changed.”

“Hollywood hasn't changed. It is the most racist, anti-Indian institution in the world.”

“I never knew I was an artist until I did 'Last of the Mohicans'.”