People consider me more as hero. Apparently they like the way I stand up, for myself and give my opinion. The french speaking people weren't much of a person like me.

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

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

Deeds are not accomplished in a few days, or in a few hours. A century is only a spoke in the wheel of everlasting time.

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

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.