I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way how the Indian sees things. The white man has more words to tell you how they look to him, but it does not require many words to speak the truth.
My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people.
The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark.
It does not require many words to speak the truth.
I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.
I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated. If I cannot go to my own home, let me have a home in a country where my people will not die so fast.