Ten Bears

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Great Spirit-I want no blood upon my land to stain the grass. I want it all clear and pure, and I wish it so, that all who go through among my people may find it peaceful when they come, and leave peacefully when they go.
- Ten Bears
Collection: Blood
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Its sad that governments are chiefed by the double tongues.
- Ten Bears
Collection: Government
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You said that you wanted to put us upon a reservation, to build us houses and make us medicine lodges. I was born where there were no enclosures and everything drew a free breath. I want to die there and not within walls.
- Ten Bears
Collection: Wall
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Any good thing you say to me shall not be forgotten. I shall carry it as near to my heart as my children, and it shall be as often on my tongue as the name of the Great Spirit.
- Ten Bears
Collection: Children