The true Indian sets no price ...

The true Indian sets no price upon either his property or his labor.  His generosity is limited only by his strength and ability.  He regards it as an honor to be selected for difficult or dangerous service and would think it shameful to ask for any reward, saying rather:  Let the person I serve express his thanks according to his own bringing up and his sense of honor.
~Ohiyesa of the Santee Sioux (Charles Alexander Eastman)~

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