When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill.

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace.

General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation.

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

Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.

We ask to be recognized as men.

I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.