The earth was created by the assistance of the sun, and it should be left as it was. The country was made without lines of demarcation, and it is no man's business to divide it.

An Indian respects a brave man, but he despises a coward.

The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them.

When I think of our condition, my heart is heavy. I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven from country to country, or shot down like animals.

I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition.

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.

All people should be treated the same way on earth.