When he needed to calm his mind, he opened a book. Any book. He had never failed to feel refreshed, even if the book was no good. - Louise Erdrich

When Thomas thought of his father, peace stole across his chest and covered him like sunlight.

This so gnawed at him on some nights that he lay awake wondering just how many unknown and similarly inconsequential accidents and bits of happenstance were at this moment occurring or failing to occur in order to ensure he took his next breath, and the next.

The services that the government provides to Indians might be likened to rent. The rent for use of the entire country of the United States.