Go back home where you came from. This country is mine, and I intend to stay here and to raise this country full of grown people.

God made me an Indian, but not a reservation Indian.

Each man is good in His sight. It is not necessary for eagles to be crows.

I want to tell you that if the Great Spirit had chosen anyone to be the chief of this country, it is myself.

He put in your heart certain wishes and plans; in my heart he put other different desires.

I was very sorry when I found out that your intentions were good and not what I supposed they were.

They want us to give up another chunk of our tribal land. This is not the first time or the last time.