Geronimo

"The strength of our people comes not from our weapons, but from our unity."

"I would rather die free in the mountains than live as a slave on the reservation."

"All creatures are connected - to harm one is to harm all."

"The spirits of my ancestors guide my actions and give me courage."

"Success is measured not in victory, but in remaining true to yourself."

"I have learned that the white man's words are like the wind - they come and go and leave nothing behind."

"A man who cannot provide for his family has lost his purpose."

"The reservation is a prison, and no man should be caged like an animal."

"I remember the time when we roamed free, and those memories sustain me now."

"Every decision a man makes will follow him all the days of his life."

"To stand alone against injustice requires more courage than to stand with thousands."

"The Apache people have endured more than any people should have to endure."

"I have seen many things in my long life, and the greatest lesson is that freedom cannot be bought or sold."

"When a man loses his connection to the land, he loses his connection to himself."

"My enemies feared me, but those who knew me understood that I fought only for what was right."

"The young must remember the old ways, or all will be lost."

"I have been called a savage, but I say the savages are those who break their word."

"There is dignity in suffering when you suffer for something you believe in."

"The mountains have been my home, my refuge, and my teacher."

"A man's reputation is all he truly owns - protect it as you would protect your life."

"We are not defeated until we stop fighting for what we believe in."

"The white man's law is not our law, and we will never accept it."

"I have learned that forgiveness is the greatest strength, though I have rarely been able to practice it."

"The stories of my people must not be forgotten, or we will have died in vain."

"A true leader puts the needs of his people before his own safety."

"I have faced death many times, and I have learned that it is nothing to fear if you have lived well."

"The bonds between warriors are stronger than any chains the enemy can forge."

"To give up hope is to give up life itself."

"I have always believed that God stands with those who stand for justice."

"The desert teaches patience to those willing to listen."