All Chief Joseph Quotes
All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.
Chief Joseph
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It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.
Chief Joseph
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General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation.
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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.
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The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark. They brought many things that our people had never seen. They talked straight. These men were very kind.
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I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.
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We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end.
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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.
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Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow.
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War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war.
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We damaged all the big guns we could, and carried away the powder and the lead.
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We did not know there were other people besides the Indian until about one hundred winters ago, when some men with white faces came to our country.
Chief Joseph
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