It takes few words to tell the truth.

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.

We were contented to let things remain as the Great Spirit Chief made them. They were not; and would change the rivers and mountains if they did not suit them.

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

The Great Spirit Chief who rules above all will smile upon this land... and this time the Indian race is waiting and praying.

We soon found that the white men were growing rich very fast, and were greedy.

I am not a child, I think for myself. No man can think for me.