Wilma Mankiller quotes

In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people. (Wilma Mankiller)
The secret of our success is that we never, never give up. View quote
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 education of our children controls our future. View quote
Wilma Mankiller
We must trust our own thinking. Trust where we're going. And get the job done. View quote
Wilma Mankiller
Everybody is sitting around saying, 'Well, jeez, we need somebody to solve this problem of bias.' That somebody is us. We all have to try to figure out a better way to get along. View quote
Wilma Mankiller
I want to be remembered as the person who helped us restore faith in ourselves. View quote
Wilma Mankiller
Prior to my election, young Cherokee girls would never have thought that they might grow up and become chief. View quote
Wilma Mankiller
I've run into more discrimination as a woman than as an Indian. View quote
Wilma Mankiller
Individually and collectively, Cherokee people possess an extraordinary ability to face down adversity and continue moving forward. View quote
Wilma Mankiller
America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. View quote
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 the limits people see. (Wilma Mankiller)