I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed.

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Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work.

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I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts more.

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

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My father was the first to see through the schemes of the white man.

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

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A man who would not love his father's grave is worse than a wild animal.

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

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

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

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