My people were wise. They never negleted the young or failed to keep before them deeds done by illustrious men of the tribe. Our teachers were willing and thorough. They were our grandfathers, fathers, or uncles. All were quick to praise excellence without speaking a word that might break the spirit of a boy who might be less capable than the others. The boy who failed at any lesson got only more lessons, more care, until he was as far as he could go. Plenty-Coups (Crow) 1928 |