Geronimo — "The white man has taken everything from us. But he cannot take our spirit."

"The white men have taken our land, our homes, and our women. They have destroyed our way of life."

"There are very few of my men left now. They have done some bad things but I want them all rubbed out now and let us never speak of them again."

"The soldiers told us to plant corn and wheat, but before it was ripe, they took it all away."

"I was born on the prairies where the wind blew free and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures."

"I was a good horseman, and could shoot well with a rifle. I was a good hunter, and could always find game. I was a good warrior, and could always fight."