"I have been in many battles. I have seen many deaths. But I have never been afraid."

"I have killed many Mexicans; I do not know how many, for frequently I did not count them. Some of them were not worth counting. It has been a long time since then, but still I have no love for the Mex…"

"I have always tried to live in peace. But the white man would not let me."

"We are a vanishing race, but we will not be forgotten."

"I was living peaceably with my family, having plenty to eat, sleeping well, taking care of my people, and perfectly contented. I don't know where those bad stories first came from."