Cherokee Quote by Wilma Mankiller

Negative thoughts were treated by Cherokee healers with the same medicines as wounds, headaches, or physical illness. It was believed that unchecked negative thoughts…

— Wilma Mankiller

Remember that I am just a woman who is living a very abundant life. Every step I take forward is on a path paved…

— Wilma Mankiller

A significant number of people believe tribal people still live and dress as they did 300 years ago. During my tenure as principal chief…

— Wilma Mankiller

Look forward. Turn what has been done into a better path.

— Wilma Mankiller

People say that crisis changes people and turns ordinary people into wiser or more responsible ones.

— Wilma Mankiller

My name is Mankiller, and in the old Cherokee Nation, when we lived here in the Southeast, we lived in semi-autonomous villages, and there…

— Wilma Mankiller

Every single person has leadership ability. Some step up and take them. Some don't. My answer was to step up and lead.

— Wilma Mankiller

Women in leadership roles can help restore balance and wholeness to our communities.

— Wilma Mankiller

A lot of young girls have looked to their career paths and have said they'd like to be chief. There's been a change in…

— Wilma Mankiller

Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward.

— Wilma Mankiller

I don't think anybody anywhere can talk about the future of their people or of an organization without talking about education. Whoever controls the…

— Wilma Mankiller

An Indian is an Indian regardless of the degree of Indian blood or which little government card they do or do not possess.

— Wilma Mankiller