I have nothing but my heart and I have given it long ago to my country.

I became the leader because of my father's leadership and I was considered as powerful as same as my own father.

I am glad that the Crown have proved that I am the leader of the Half-breeds in the North-West. I will perhaps be one day acknowledged as more than a leader of the Half-breeds, and if I am I will have an opportunity of being acknowledged as a leader of good in this great country.

Life, without the dignity of an intelligent being, is not worth having.

We must cherish our inheritance. We must preserve our nationality for the youth of our future. The story should be written down to pass on.

I am more convinced everyday that without a single exception I did right. And I have always believed that, as I have acted honestly, the time will come when the people of Canada will see and acknowledge it.

I know that through the grace of God, I am the founder of Manitoba.