I was no chief and never had been, but because I had been more deeply wronged than others, this honor was conferred upon me, and I resolved to prove worthy of the trust. — Geronimo Copy Share Image
I was warmed by the sun, rocked by the winds and sheltered by the trees as other Indian babes. I was living peaceably when… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
“I was warmed by the sun, rocked by the winds and sheltered by the trees as other Indian babes. I can go everywhere with… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
It is my land, my home, my father's land, to which I now ask to be allowed to return. I want to spend my… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
The song that I will sing is an old song, so old that none knows who made it. It has been handed down through… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
When a child my mother taught me the legends of our people; taught me of the sun and sky, the moon and stars, the… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
The soldiers never explained to the government when an Indian was wronged, but reported the misdeeds of the Indians. — Geronimo Copy Share Image
We had no churches, no religious organizations, no sabbath day, no holidays, and yet we worshiped. Sometimes the whole tribe would assemble to sing… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
I should never have surrendered. I should have fought until I was the last man alive. — Geronimo Copy Share Image
I was no chief and never had been, but because I had been more deeply wronged than others, this honor was conferred upon me,… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
We are vanishing from the earth, yet I cannot think we are useless or else Usen would not have created us. He created all… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
I will protect my people if I live. For myself I do not fear for I have the word of Usen. Who is the… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
Wisdom and peace come when you start living the life the creator intended for you. — Geronimo Copy Share Image
I was warmed by the sun, rocked by the winds and sheltered by the trees as other Indian babes. I can go everywhere with… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
Since my life as a prisoner has begun I have heard the teachings of the white man's religion, and in many respects believe it… — Geronimo Copy Share Image
