The quote that most contributes to the central idea that the Kiowa tribe wishes to maintain their lifestyle and traditions is:
"I don’t want any of the medicine lodges [schools and churches] within the country. I want the children raised as I was."
This quote clearly expresses a desire to preserve traditional ways of life and reject external influences that could alter their cultural practices. It emphasizes the importance of raising children in accordance with the tribe's customs and values, reinforcing their commitment to maintaining their lifestyle and traditions.