Chief Seattle
1786 - 1866
5
Quotes
Biography
Chief Seattle, also known as Sealth, was a prominent leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish Native American tribes in the Pacific Northwest. He was born around 1786 in present-day Washington state. Chief Seattle was known for his diplomacy, eloquence, and efforts to secure land rights and protect the environment. He played a key role in negotiations with European settlers and advocated for peace between indigenous peoples and the newcomers.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
2
The earth does not belong to us. We belong to the earth.
3
All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the sons and daughters of the earth.
4
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.
5
Take only memories, leave nothing but footprints.