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 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.

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 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.

You got to be brave and have courage, believe in yourself, because that is the first thing to success is believe in yourself.

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