“We love imperfect people. We can love them and not condone their actions and beliefs.”
―
Angeline Boulley,
Firekeeper's Daughter
“Inaction is a powerful choice” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“When someone dies, everything about them becomes past tense. Except for the grief. Grief stays in the present. It’s even worse when you’re angry at the person. Not just for dying. But for how.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Wisdom is not bestowed. In its raw state, it is the heartbreak of knowing things you wish you didn't.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Kindness is something that seems small, Daunis, but it's like tossing a pebble into a pond and the ripples reach further than you thought.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“When our loved ones die, the love stays alive in the present.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“People say to think seven generations ahead when making big decisions, because our future ancestors—those yet to arrive, who will one day become the Elders—live with the choices we make today.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Some boats are made for the river and some for the ocean. And there are some who can go anywhere because they always know the way home.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Love means wanting you to have a good life, even if I'm not in it.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“When someone dies, everything about them becomes past tense. Except for the grief. Grief stays in the present.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Love honors your spirit. Not just the other person’s but your own spirit too.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“When you love someone, but don't like parts of them, it complicates your memories of them when they're gone.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“My girl, some boats are for the river and some are for the ocean.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“My whole life, I've been seeking validation of my identity from others. Now that it's within my reach, I realize I don't need it.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“It wasn't just generational trauma that got stored in our blood and passed along, but our resilience and language too.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Mazina’iganan mino-mshkikiiwin aawen. Books are good medicine!(From the author's note)” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“I’m reminded that our Elders are our greatest resource, embodying culture, and community. Their stories connect us to our language, medicines, land, Clans, songs, and traditions. They are a bridge between the Before and the Now, guiding those of us who will carry on in the Future.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“It gnaws at me, the way they want bad stuff without knowing the good stuff too. “It’s like … you haven’t earned our stories,” I say.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Love is a promise. And promises you don't keep are the worst lies of all.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Inaction is a powerful choice” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“When someone dies, everything about them becomes past tense. Except for the grief. Grief stays in the present. It’s even worse when you’re angry at the person. Not just for dying. But for how.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Wisdom is not bestowed. In its raw state, it is the heartbreak of knowing things you wish you didn't.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Kindness is something that seems small, Daunis, but it's like tossing a pebble into a pond and the ripples reach further than you thought.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“When our loved ones die, the love stays alive in the present.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“People say to think seven generations ahead when making big decisions, because our future ancestors—those yet to arrive, who will one day become the Elders—live with the choices we make today.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Some boats are made for the river and some for the ocean. And there are some who can go anywhere because they always know the way home.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Love means wanting you to have a good life, even if I'm not in it.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“When someone dies, everything about them becomes past tense. Except for the grief. Grief stays in the present.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Love honors your spirit. Not just the other person’s but your own spirit too.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“When you love someone, but don't like parts of them, it complicates your memories of them when they're gone.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“My girl, some boats are for the river and some are for the ocean.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“My whole life, I've been seeking validation of my identity from others. Now that it's within my reach, I realize I don't need it.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“It wasn't just generational trauma that got stored in our blood and passed along, but our resilience and language too.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Mazina’iganan mino-mshkikiiwin aawen. Books are good medicine!(From the author's note)” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“I’m reminded that our Elders are our greatest resource, embodying culture, and community. Their stories connect us to our language, medicines, land, Clans, songs, and traditions. They are a bridge between the Before and the Now, guiding those of us who will carry on in the Future.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“It gnaws at me, the way they want bad stuff without knowing the good stuff too. “It’s like … you haven’t earned our stories,” I say.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
“Love is a promise. And promises you don't keep are the worst lies of all.” ― Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter
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