Sherman Alexie, The Toughest Indian in the World
"Oh, no, no, you've got that all wrong. You're not required to respect elders. After all, most people are idiots, regardless of age. In tribal cultures, we just make sure that elders remain an active part of the culture, even if they're idiots. Especially if they're idiots. You can't just abandon your old people, even if they have nothing intelligent to say. Even if they're crazy."
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"Oh, no, no, you've got that all wrong. You're not required to respect elders. After all, most people are idiots, regardless of age. In tribal cultures, we just make sure that elders remain an active part of the culture, even if they're idiots. Especially if they're idiots. You can't just abandon your old people, even if they have nothing intelligent to say. Even if they're crazy."
Sherman Alexie, The Toughest Indian in the World
"Like a good Indian, he knew when to talk and when to remain silent. Like a good Indian, he knew there was never a good time to talk."
Sherman Alexie, The Toughest Indian in the World
"He loved her, of course, but better than that, he chose her, day after day. Choice: that was the thing."
Sherman Alexie, The Toughest Indian in the World
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