My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people. dad
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. war
All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers. great & men
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. peace
I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country. war
It does not require many words to speak the truth. truth
I know that my race must change. change
I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land. dad
Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work. travel & work
We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end. war
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. men
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. war
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. government
It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war. war
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. war
Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever. sad
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. good