It is the wind that comes out of our months now that gives us life. When it ceases to blow we die" (p. 23). .
Also the Native Americans were faced with the problems of forming a government. To a particular tribe known as the Iroquois they created a successful Constitution. To these people their main goal was to keep the peace between them and live fulfilling lives. When forming there government they keep in mind of that they are a confederacy and that everyone's opinion is equal. Also that it is important to deliberate every rule. For instance, " In all of your deliberations in the confederate council, in your efforts at lawmaking, in all your official acts, self-interest shall be cast into oblivion. Cast not over your shoulder behind you the warnings of the nephews and nieces should they chide your for any error or wrong you may do, but return to the way of the Great Law which is just and right" (P.26). In the formation of their Constitution paying respect to the animals and was just as important as their freedom to them. For example, " offer thanks to the earth where men dwell, to the streams of water, the pools, the springs and the lakes, to the maize and the fruits, to the medicinal herbs and trees, to the forest trees for their usefulness, to the animals that serve as food and give their pelts for clothing" (P. 25).
Also, the Europeans did not have an easy voyage coming to America. The ship rides were lengthy and emotionally draining for the Europeans. When they reached their destination they found it to be worth the journey. For instance, " This island even exceeds the others in beauty and fertility. Groves of lofty and flourishing trees are abundant, as also large lakes, surrounded and overhung by the foliage, in a most enchanting manner" (P. 62). The men were even captivated by the sounds of the island. For example, " The melody of the birds was so exquisite that one was never willing to part from the spot, and the flocks of parrots obscured the heavens" (PP.
