Cheyenne Proverbs

Cheyenne proverbs carry Plains wisdom born of buffalo hunts and the Sacred Arrow traditions. They prize courage, kinship, and respect for the land, echoing a people who endured forced removals yet kept their stories alive.

A danger foreseen is half-avoided. (Cheyenne Proverb)
Do not judge your neighbor until you walk two moons in his moccasins. View proverb
Cheyenne Proverb
If a man is as wise as a serpent, he can afford to be as harmless as a dove. View proverb
Cheyenne Proverb
When you lose the rhythm of the drumbeat of God, you are lost from the peace and rhythm of life. View proverb
Cheyenne Proverb
It's not good for anyone to be alone. View proverb
Cheyenne Proverb
Our pleasures are shallow, our sorrows are deep. View proverb
Cheyenne Proverb