I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts more.

We ask to be recognized as men.

I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.

I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts more.

It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.

Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country.

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.