We do not want churches. They will teach us to quarrel about God.

A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce country.

We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return.

Good words will not give me back my children.

I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land.

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.

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.