"I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated."

"The Indian race are waiting and praying."

"I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country."

"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."

"We were contented to let things remain as the Great Spirit Chief made them. They were not; and would change the rivers and mountains if they did not suit them."

"All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers."

"We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone."

"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."

"We were like deer. They were like grizzly bear."

"My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people."

"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."

""Good "words will not give me back my children."

"I want the white people to understand my people."

"I will speak with a straight tongue."

"From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more, forever."

"I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people."

"Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake."

"An Indian respects a brave man, but he despises a coward."

"I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth."

"Words do not pay for my dead people."

"When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt."

"We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return."

"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."

"Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow."