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They claim this mother of ours, the Earth, for their own use, and fence their neighbors away from her, and deface her wi
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"They claim this mother of ours, the Earth, for their own use, and fence their neighbors away from her, and deface her with their buildings and their refuse"

- Sitting Bull

About this Quote

In this quote, Sitting Bull is revealing his frustration and anger towards the colonizers who have taken over the land and resources of the Native American individuals. He refers to the Earth as a mom figure, stressing the deep connection and reverence that his individuals have for the land. Nevertheless, he implicates the colonizers of selfishly declaring the Earth for their own advantage, while overlooking the needs and rights of their next-door neighbors. He also slams their damaging actions, such as constructing structures and leaving behind waste, which ruin and disrespect the Earth. Sitting Bull's words highlight the ongoing struggle for land and resources between the Native American people and the colonizers.

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Sitting Bull This quote is written / told by Sitting Bull between July 2, 1831 and December 15, 1890. He was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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