Chief Joseph quotes

The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.

We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone.

It does not require many words to speak the truth.

We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone.

I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.

Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work.

Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.

Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow.

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace.

I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land.

Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow.

My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people.

I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country.