"The white man’s religion is written on stone so he can’t change it, but ours is written in our hearts."

"I was born on the prairie where the wind blew free and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures and everything drew a free breath. I want to die there…"

"We are a nation of many people. We have always lived here. We have always been free. We will always be free."

"I wish to be left in peace. I do not wish to be in contact with the white man, nor do I wish to be disturbed by him."

"I have always been a friend to the white man. I have always tried to live in peace. But he has always tried to take my land and my life."