All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.

I am tired of talk that comes to nothing It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and all the broken promises. There has been too much talking by men who had no right to talk. It does not require many words to speak the truth.

I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.

When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill.

We are going by you without fighting if you will let us, but we are going by you anyhow!

War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war.

The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them.