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.

We do not want churches. They will teach us to quarrel about God.

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

We were like deer. They were like grizzly bear.

I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed.

Cursed be he that scalps the reputation of the dead.

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian, he can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. give them all the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow.