Agree Quote by Sitting Bull
“If I agree to dispose of any part of our land to the white people I would feel guilty of taking food away from our children's mouths, and I do not wish to be that mean.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to his people, late 19th century
He refuses to give land to colonizers, feeling it would harm his people’s sustenance and moral integrity.
In simple terms: He opposes giving land to colonizers to protect his people.
Stand firm for community needs over external pressure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- land negotiations
- environmental policy
- cultural preservation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to protect resources?
- How can oppressed groups negotiate power?
Moral dilemmas arise when survival conflicts with oppression.