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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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"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."
— Geronimo

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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. — Geronimo

About Geronimo

Geronimo was a Statesman from Apache Indian (1829–1909).

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Who said "I was no chief and never had been, but because I had been more deeply wronged t…"?
This quote is attributed to Geronimo, a Statesman from Apache Indian.
When did Geronimo live?
Geronimo lived from 1829 – 1909.