The earth is our mother. She should not be disturbed by hoe or plough. We want only to subsist on what she freely gives us.
I labored hard to avoid trouble and bloodshed.
Big name often stands on small legs.
Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake.
We were like deer. They were like grizzly bear.
I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth.