Captain Adams, officer at Fort Rice, as quoted in Joseph Agonito (1 October 2016), Brave Hearts: Indian Women of the Plains, publisher: TwoDot, ISBN: 978-1-4930-1906-9
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Mrs. Galpin ... is one of the finest women in the world ... She speaks no English, only her native Sioux. She is a friend of her own race and also of the whites. Her friendship is not proved by words but by deeds.
— Captain Adams
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Mrs. Galpin ... is one of the finest women in the world ... She speaks no English, only her native Sioux. She is a friend of her own race and also of the whites. Her friendship is not proved by words but by deeds." in the context of "Captain Adams, officer at Fort Rice, as quoted in Joseph Agonito (1 October 2016), Brave Hearts: Indian Women of the Plains, publisher: TwoDot, ISBN: 978-1-4930-1906-9" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Eagle Woman" (Quote about Eagle Woman)
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About Eagle Woman
Eagle Woman That All Look At (also known as Waŋblí Ayútepiwiŋ in Sioux, and as Matilda Picotte Galpin, 1820 – December 18, 1888) was a Lakota activist, diplomat, trader, and translator who was known for her efforts mediating the conflicts between white settlers, the United States government, and the Sioux. She is credited with being the first woman to become a chief among the Sioux.
About Eagle Woman
Eagle Woman That All Look At (also known as Waŋblí Ayútepiwiŋ in Sioux, and as Matilda Picotte Galpin, 1820 – December 18, 1888) was a Lakota activist, diplomat, trader, and translator who was known for her efforts mediating the conflicts between white settlers, the United States government, and the Sioux. She is credited with being the first woman to become a chief among the Sioux.
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