I have asked some of the great white chiefs where they get their authority to say to the Indian that he shall stay in one place, while he sees white men going where they please. They cannot tell me.

I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts more.

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.

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

I did not want my people killed. I did not want bloodshed.

I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.

It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.