The Virtue of Fortitude

“The older I become, the more mornings such as this seem precious.” pg 166.

In the fortitude chapter in the book The Lakota Way Forgets nothing is asked to watch a womans dog the womans name is Good voice. She has asked forgets nothing to watch the dog because she needs to bring medicine to her family and she will come get the dog when she returns. Over this time period Forgets nothing is offered many great things many times for the dog. First There is a man looking for a dog to carry his things because he is wounded. He offered 4 animal hides in turn for the dog but forgets nothing turns down the offer because she has promised that she would keep the dog. This is an example of fortitude because the lakota are very loyal and respectful to each other within their tribes and they often keep their promises to one another. In america we often depend on each other and will keep our word when asked to.