OUKAH'S FAMOUS QUOTES

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Oukah's Famous Quotes

"A prince is like a prophet, not without honor except in his own house, in his own country, with his own people. Those who love us most, honor us least". - Oukah

"Any man who acts like a prince IS a prince. I could give him an official title, but that would not enhance his worth one iota. But if that is true, then anyone who acts like a peasant IS a peasant. Think about it, and behave accordingly." - Oukah

"All human beings are flawed. If anyone were perfect, his very perfection would be his imperfection, for it would make him different from the rest of us." - Oukah

Criticism often is the result of jealousy or misinformation. The Oukah once said about it: "I never feel a compunction to rush out into the barnyard and make rude noises in return, everytime some jackass brays!"

"Does 'poetic license' really mean the right of the general public to shoot poets?" - Oukah

"I may not be much, but I'm the best this country has!" - Oukah

"It is best to keep ones 'passions' under control. When you become radical about something, you become rong." - Oukah

"In dealing with people it is wise to remember that in most there is really less than appears on the surface." - Oukah

"I recently called a militant woman a 'rare bird': It is a rare bird that shows its ass everytime it opens its mouth!" - Oukah

I was born to grief: my nations are gone, my way of life is destroyed; only my heritage is unspoiled and intact, and that has been forgotten". - Oukah

"I was once asked what I considered to be my most valuable asset. I answered without hesitation: 'A common streak!'." - Oukah

""Ignorance is almost always uninvited, loud-mouthed, and obtrusive. Truth can hardly rub off on a person accidentally. It must be invited, assimilated, and cherished." - Oukah

"It may be true that the meek shall inherit the earth, but the bold will conquer the meek". - Oukah

"Live in such a way that you won't know anyone worthy of knowing you!" - Oukah

"People who think they are 'too good' to do something, usually aren't good enough to do anything!" - Oukah

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Prince Phillip of England was quoted some years ago, after a speech, as saying that we have become gods. We can take plastic and make noses, artificial ears, and legs. I thought, what a fool: "Consider the eternal God, who took nothing, and created everything!" - Oukah

"Some people have to get pregnant before they know they've been screwed!" - Oukah.

"Some people are just smart enough to be really ignorant". - Oukah

Someone once told the Oukah that they didn't like royalty and such. The Oukah only smiled before saying "I can understand that. I don't like rude, ugly peasants!" - Oukah

"The fresh, young colts can gambol about freely -- it's we old jackasses who carry the heavy burdens on our backs". - Oukah

"The ignorance in this country is exceeded only by the stupidity!" - Oukah.

"There's no fool like two fools!" - Oukah

"The trouble with the world is that it wants to live like a whore and still retain its virginity." - Oukah

"The truth is sometimes harsh and unrelenting. Most people would prefer a nice, comfortable lie they can live with." - Oukah

"They have told me that I am 'one of a kind'. I have told them, so are you. There is only one you in this world...so be the best you possible." - Oukah

"This country isn't what it used to be. The buzzards have crapped in the eagle's nest." - Oukah

""What a world is this, that even the young gods must suffer as other men". - Oukah (written when very young)

"When talking with Albert Einstein, don't try to tell him about the theory of relativity. When talking with God, don't try to tell Him about heaven. And, when talking with the Oukah, don't try to tell Him about royalty or the Cherokee Nation." - Oukah

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