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Geronimo Quotes

1829–1909 United States

Goyathlay (Mescalero-Chiricahua: Goyaałé [One Who Yawns]; 16 June 1829 – 17 February 1909) was a Chiricahua Apache leader; usually known as Geronimo.

United States

Also known as: Goyahkla, Goyathlay

Random Geronimo quote

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I cannot think we are useless or Usen would not have created us. He created all tribes of men and certainly had a righteous purpose in creating each.

Once I moved about like the wind. Now I surrender to you and that is all.

In the beginning the world was covered with darkness.

I will protect my people if I live. For myself I do not fear for I have the word of Usen. Who is the White Nantan to think he can pit his power against that of Usen?

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.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Geronimo (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.