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. -Chief Joseph Dad
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. -Chief Joseph Sad
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. -Chief Joseph Women
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. -Chief Joseph Hope
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. -Chief Joseph Good
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. -Chief Joseph Alone
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 War
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. -Chief Joseph Chance
The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it. -Chief Joseph Equality
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. -Chief Joseph Men
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. -Chief Joseph War
