It does not require many words to speak the truth.

I do not believe that the Great Spirit Chief gave one kind of men the right to tell another kind of men what they must do.

War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war.

I am not a child, I think for myself. No man can think for me.

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

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.

I will obey every law, or submit to the penalty.