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“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.” quote by Sitting Bull
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“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.”

Sitting Bull

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.

Key Takeaway

Stand firm for community needs over external pressure.

Themes

justice land rights ethics

Mood

determined somber

Type

political ethical

When to use this quote

  • land negotiations
  • environmental policy
  • cultural preservation

Key Concepts

colonialism resource stewardship community responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives exist to protect resources?
  • How can oppressed groups negotiate power?
A Different Perspective

Moral dilemmas arise when survival conflicts with oppression.

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