Tribe Quotations

I sailed around Europe and lived with the Karen tribe in Thailand for a month.

I think Sacajawea was caught in a series of tragic situations - her kidnapping as a child, her being passed from tribe to tribe, being sold into marriage. However, I never thought of her as a tragic figure. I do not think she was a victim in the way we think of tragic figures.

Nearly every tribe and nearly every human being has gods. Belief in gods is all over the place. It's universal. It squeaks and squoozes from every pore of humanity.

I like tinkering with the tribe beat boxes and love using Reason as a beefed up beat box.

Moviewise, I would love to make the story of princess Erendira. She was a 16 year old princess/warrior who led her tribe in war against the Spanish around 1513. She almost defeated them, and the Tarascans were the only tribe the Aztecs couldn't defeat.

Conformism is essential to the group coherence and 'spirit.' The whole impetus behind tribalism of this kind is conservative: Belonging to the tribe is defined by opposition to other tribes. Our tribe, and its traditional ways, is superior to other tribes because it is ours.

My dad is from Queens. I remember visiting as a kid. My grandparents grew up here. All the actors I respected were coming out of here. All the hip-hop I was listening to - Beastie Boys, A Tribe Called Quest, Biggie, Wu Tang - was coming out of New York. I'm just into it.

The idea is, we're still a society where we recognize and see and even sometimes seek members of our own tribe, whatever that tribe is. It could be ethnic, religious, geographic, political.

Writing a tribe is fun. They have their own language, their own slang; they repeat it, and it becomes part of the texture of the play. For a writer, that's thrilling. That's when my pen flies.

You know, in some ways, the celibacy tradition goes back to the tribe of Levi and, certainly, sacrifice and the notion of sacrifice. In the Old Testament, the shedding of blood was for a man to perform. It was not for the woman, who gave life.

When I was very little, I was into Michael Jackson. At six or seven, it was Madonna, but she's not what she used to be. I've been into everything from Edith Piaf to Joe Strummer to the Velvet Underground to Suicide to A Tribe Called Quest to African music.

The only time I ever really got into rap was back in the early '90s, and bands like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gang Starr. Musically, they were really interesting. But when hip-hop acts start sampling Sting or Phil Collins, then I just don't get it at all.

We tend to become social core groups, whatever our similar interest and background where we came through. It tends to be a filter through which people see themselves. It can be all different ethnicities. They can see themselves as San Franciscans, or Warriors fans. You want to build a tribe of viral advocates for that team.

Future's not everybody. The people who are taking my style are like my babies. I've got a tribe of kids that want to be like me... But I understand why people want to imitate the things I do. They're dope. It comes naturally to me. My fans can expect greatness. If I wasn't me, I would want to be me.

I've been practicing Buddhism for a while. So, I call myself a Jew-Bu, because my tribe is still Jew. But my philosophy and my practice is really Buddhist.

I found my place when I moved to London, where I chose to live, making my own tribe who were all from different backgrounds and places. The class thing is very dominant there, but in the cultural cross-fertilization, I felt a sense of belonging.

Like any family, like any group - the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, EPMD, Public Enemy - they've had bumps in the road. I just think that because A Tribe Called Quest is so precious to fans, they were concerned about unveiling some of those things.

One tribe has been reported with over 75 different names.

Money is sharper than the sword. Ashanti tribe

When I hear people like Wes Hayes say in the appeal that the tribe is trying to use video poker as leverage to get a bingo game at Santee, in some sense that's right.

He is trying to get the Forest Service and the tribe to reach an agreement. He appreciates what the tribe is trying to do.

There are still archaeological places (on the island) that are significant to our tribe culturally.

He is the Tory who can reach beyond the Tory tribe and take us back into government.

I feel like I invented these catchphrases: 'The tribe has spoken.'

I don't think you can undo or get restitution to what he's done to the tribe. Financially, the tribe is surviving, but it's been hard.

He was of the wrong tribe even though he could have been a great associate. He didn't even have a day to prove himself.

Listen, I'm 41 years old. I've got two kids. I've got a career. The last thing I need to be doing is having a beef with A Tribe Called Quest. It's silly and it was unnecessary. It ain't the first time that a director hasn't seen eye to eye with a subject and it ain't going to be the last time.

Some kind of historical use for the tribe would be ideal, but we don't have the resources, ... We'd probably want the property with the main building, but that'll be very competitive.

I saw depression the first year and half after he was let go. He really was crushed. I don't think David really understood what the grounds for dismissal were. He really liked the tribe -- he cared about them.

Last summer, there was a meeting of the elders of the tribe at Marty Epstein's house. We were told the theater was in financial trouble and needed new energy and new money.

I'm so thrilled to have won the RITA. The award is particularly special because it is given by other romance authors. It's deeply rewarding and not a little humbling to be honored by such a talented tribe of writers.

Our tribe is committed to keeping things in the community.

On the third day of each three-day cycle, there (will be) a vote. So week by week, one by one, this tribe is shrinking. And the remaining person man or woman, young or old, gets $1 million and is the best survivor.

I think he would have been so pleased, not just for himself but for the tribe and for his community. Bravery is a cultural value for us. Humility is a cultural value. So, in a way, it's kind of fitting because there's all these other soldiers who wanted him to have it.

I think that if the tribe can demonstrate that this site is central and essential to its religion, it has a good chance of success in this case,

I think it's just something we heard clearly from our fans, that we were very respectful of the Ute tribe and we decided to appeal. The university has always been close to the Ute tribe. I think it's standard operating procedure to be in touch with the Ute tribe to do the right thing.

When I first said 'The tribe has spoken,' ( Survivor host) Jeff Probst looked at me like I had three heads. The truth is it became silly to me, trying to think what I would say.

The poor man and the rich man do not play together. Ashanti tribe

The real message we need to take away from this is that the Seminole Tribe's decision was exactly that a decision made by the tribe itself. ... That is all that we have ever wanted. No one consulted us about the Cleveland Indians logo, the Redskins name.

There has been discussion about the tribe acquiring the important sacred sites in Clover Valley. However, nothing has been consummated and the tribe has not made any decision on whether or not they will buy the land.

University officials and tribe members are working together on the appeal. We were heartened by (Tuesday's) news, and we think it's the right decision. Frankly, we wonder if (the NCAA) ever read some of the original documentation we filed in the first place.

And the rest of the children of Kohath had by lot out of the families of the tribe of Ephraim, and out of the tribe of Dan, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh, ten cities.

And the second lot came forth to Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.

And these were their names: of the tribe of Reuben, Shammua the son of Zaccur.

CREDITOR, n. One of a tribe of savages dwelling beyond the Financial Straits and dreaded for their desolating incursions.

Every group and every tribe has some method of shunning and throwing people out.

We see this as a win-win-win for the state, for the tribe and for the city.

The staff review committee noted the unique relationship between the university and the Seminole Tribe of Florida as a significant factor. The decision of a namesake sovereign tribe, regarding when and how its name and imagery can be used, must be respected even when others may not agree.

The stuggle is eternal. The tribe increase. Somebody else carries on.

It was a business decision the tribe made reluctantly. There's no good time to close a business. The tribe made the decision and had to act on it.

And unto the children of Gershon, of the families of the Levites, out of the other half tribe of Manasseh they gave Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, to be a city of refuge for the slayer; and Beeshterah with her suburbs; two cities.

I've never seen a letter like this sent to a tribe, suggesting they are in breach of the compact, ... The governor is in a position to do the right thing by the community. Perhaps the tribe will come to the conclusion that it's time to look at other options.

This then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; even to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward was the uttermost part of the south coast.

We lived on our land as long as we can remember. The land was owned by our tribe as far back as memory of men goes.

Rainbow Tribe is the complete opposite of the normal, cookie-cutter dance company that people are used to seeing.

Of the tribe of Juda were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Reuben were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Gad were sealed twelve thousand.

A major concern is that this commission already dominated by Idaho -- a state long-opposed to the restoration of the 1,500-square-mile basin -- will overwhelm Washington state, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and others advocating the cleanup of mine wastes.

This is an entirely personal transaction involving Mr. Michaels of which the tribe has no knowledge and cannot speak to.

This is not like digging up Aztec remains in Mexico. The tribe is literally 2 miles away, so it's very sensitive.

In many ways, it confirms our fears that the tribe wasn't going to stop at just a casino or parking structure,

Indian gaming, I don't regard it as a competitive industry. Anything that helps the tribe become self-sufficient is positive.

I'm really into old school music when hip-hop first came out with Common, A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Run DMC. I'm really into that! Hip-hop these days isn't the same and doesn't have the same sound anymore. I'd rather listen to the old school hip-hop.

I have no problem with a tribe and the governor's office negotiating duration of a contract. To talk about more gambling devices or new locations for gambling, I think, is something for the Legislature.

The Bible is unique also in terms of its effect on individual men and on the history of nations. It is the all-time best seller, appealing both to hearts and minds, beloved by at least some in every race or nation or tribe to which it has gone, rich or poor, scholar or simple, king or commoner, men of literally every background and walk of life.

The biggest thing I keep hearing is that the government is telling the tribe that they need to be using this water or else it will end up going to someone else who has a use for it.

The big oil corporations say they can drill there without harming the land or the wildlife. Well, that's like our tribe telling Americans to trust us with an experiment that may end up taking away all their cars. We didn't ask for this fight. This is about our survival as a people.

I put up with a great deal to pacify the touchy tribe of poets.

If there was another way to make the money ... whatever it takes to allow this tribe or any tribe not to be under the gun looking for federal government funds - most tribes and tribal chairmen would do that. Everyone wants to regulate Indian gaming, but not non-Indian gaming. Why is that? That's the question.

They hit the jackpot with us -- a Native American tribe with a fairly new casino, in the midst of a political transition, and naive to the underworld of governmental affairs.

It was an individual initiative. The tribe as an institution did not take the lead here.

In Africa, education is not free; everybody must pay to go to school. Children alone in the villages cannot do that. You hear of older sisters selling their bodies, not for money but for food for their brothers and sisters...A couple women at the conference were planning to go back and travel from tribe to tribe, offering free education one day a week to the children. Each week it will be a different subject. That is a great idea!

And the children of Gershon had by lot out of the families of the tribe of Issachar, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out of the half tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities.

And the fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.

The economic piece is still missing, since it's so hard to attract industry to reservations, but spiritually and educationally, they're doing just fine. Each tribe has a community college now, and they teach the language, they teach the traditions.

And out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer with her suburbs, and Jahazah with her suburbs, / Kedemoth with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs; four cities.

The tribe also asked the judge to allow credit for the mall property they bought for a bingo hall. The judge denied that request.

The tribe has a vested interest in making sure the resources are protected for future generations. It's not part of tribal culture to decimate a resource.

The tribe is entitled to credit for the school taxes it has paid on the off-reservation property, which is the site of its bingo hall in Rock Hill. The district wants to get more money than it would be entitled to.

The tribe is excited to get this project going. We find it's something the public is looking for.

The tribe is looking forward to strengthening our families, our communities and our partnerships as we implement our Tribal Ventures 10-Year Poverty Reduction Plan.

The tribe is obligated by the settlement agreement to pay a fee for its children who attend the school district, same as the fee for students who attend from outside the county.

The tribe twice has voted decisively in favor of the distribution. The senator will continue to work with the Interior Department to assure a fair and expeditious distribution under the law.

The tribe understands that the chamber of commerce serves as a nerve center of commercial activity with the city of Coeur d'Alene, and the tribe would like to be a full participant in the economic vitality of the region.

The tribe was not all opposed to that.

It's a season restaurant and was supposed to open in May, but the tribe has been reviewing its business operations, as it periodically does, and the Tribal Council thought there could be a better use for the building from a business perspective. They see a more profitable use.

It is the duty of learned ones to ensure that the tribe of noble people keeps on growing. This they can do by means of proper guidance and tutelage.

It was important for us to get some runs early and put last night (a 1-0 Tribe loss Wednesday) behind us, ... And the way C.C. has been pitching, if we get him some runs, we knew we'd be OK.

It was really a very moving ceremony and did a whole lot in terms of relations between the tribe and the forest service.

It was a way to work with the tribe to restore a greater number of fish in that river system. And it's the least work-intensive method. Instead of catching the fish and then hauling them by truck over land, the fish move themselves up and over the dam to the habitat beyond.

There's a lengthy federal process that a tribe would have to go through before we even got to that point.

This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Issachar according to their families, the cities and their villages.

I don't want to bother you guys with a meeting request, so I was hoping you could pass on to Karl that Interior is about to approve a gaming compact and land in trust for a tribe which is an anathema to all our supporters down there.

The leader of Jar Jar's tribe is a fat, bumbling buffoon with a rumbling voice, and he seems to be a caricature of a stereotypical African tribal chieftain.

All of the schools, and the district name, are based on the Mohawk Indian language because that's the tribe that (historically) roamed these plains.

And he hath put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.

He is a barbarian, and thinks that the customs of his tribe and island are the laws of nature

We were warriors then, and our tribe was strong like a river