We never prayed against any person, but if we had aught against any individual we ourselves took vengeance. We were taught that Usen does not care for the petty quarrels of men.
Apache leader
We never prayed against any person, but if we had aught against any individual we ourselves took vengeance. We were taught that Usen does not care for the petty quarrels of men.
Apache leader
From his autobiography, 'Geronimo: My Life', describing Apache beliefs and practice of vengeance.
1905
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