I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. war
I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country. 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
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. peace
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. men
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. good
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. war
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. government
Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work. travel & work
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
My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people. dad
All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers. great & men
I know that my race must change. change
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
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
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. war
It does not require many words to speak the truth. truth