When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt.

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.

Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand.

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.

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

When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill.

I will speak with a straight tongue.