Geronimo:

I was never again contented in our quiet home. True, I could visit my father's grave, but I had vowed vengeance upon the Mexican troopers who had wronged me, and whenever I came near his grave or saw anything to remind me of former happy days, my heart would ache for revenge upon Mexico.

— Geronimo Modern

Apache leader

Context

From his autobiography, explaining his ongoing motivation for warfare after his family's death.

Date / Period

1905 (reflecting on events from 1858 onwards)

Source

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Verification

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Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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