“It was our belief that the love of possessions is a weakness to be overcome. Its appeal is to the material part, and if allowed its way it will in time disturb one's spiritual balance.”

About Charles Alexander Eastman

Author • American

Charles Alexander Eastman, also known as Ohiyesa, was a Santee Dakota physician, writer, and advocate for Native American rights. Raised in traditional Dakota ways until the age of 15, he later graduated from Dartmouth...