I will speak with a straight tongue.

Big name often stands on small legs.

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

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.

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.

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.

The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.