Chief Powhatan Quotes

• Why should you take by force that from us that which you can have by Love? Why should you destroy us, who have provided you with food What can you get by war?

  Chief Powhatan

  Love, War, Food

  Address to Captain John Smith, delivered in 1609

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• My daughter speaks with a wisdom beyond her years. We have all come here with anger in our hearts but she comes with courage and understanding. From this day forward if there is to be more killing it will not start with me.

  Chief Powhatan

  Daughter, Heart, Years

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• Why will you take by force what you may have quietly by love?

  Chief Powhatan

  May, Force

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