First, take the government of the Indians out of politics second, let the laws of the Indians be the same as those of the whites third, give the Indian the ballot.

We mistake politics for legislative debate. You can be passionate without being personal.

The difference between the men and the boys in politics is, and always has been, that the boys want to be something, while the men want to do something.

On the mountains mistakes are fatal. In politics, mistakes are wounding emotionally, but you recover. Personally, wilderness helps me get back in touch with natural rhythms, helps me reflect and, in the process, restore my creativity.

The only politics in this country that's relevant to black people today is the politics of revolution... none other.