"I was no chief and never had been, but because I had been more deeply wronged than others, this honor was conferred upon me."

"I was warmed by the sun, rocked by the winds, and sheltered by the trees as other Indian babes."

"The white man is like a coyote. He is cunning. He is sneaky. He is a thief."

"My home is where the sun shines. My home is where the wind blows. My home is where the mountains stand tall."

"Still covered with the blood of my enemies, still holding my conquering weapon, still hot with the joy of battle, victory, and vengeance, I was surrounded by the Apache braves and made war chief of al…"