"What white man has ever seen me drunk? Who has ever come to me hungry and left me unfed? Who has seen me beat my wives or abuse my children? What law have I broken?"
- Sitting Bull
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In this quote, Sitting Bull is questioning the negative stereotypes and assumptions that white men have about Native Americans. He challenges the concept that Native Americans are constantly drunk and violent, and asks if anyone has really seen him behaving in such a method. He likewise questions whether anybody has ever come to him in need and left without being fed, highlighting the generosity and hospitality of his people. By asking these concerns, Sitting Bull is challenging the unjustified laws and prejudices that have been troubled Native Americans by the white guy. He is asserting his innocence and questioning the validity of these harmful stereotypes.
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