113 Quotes by Chief Joseph

I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more.

A man who would not love his father's grave is worse than a wild animal.

We're trying to bring all of that back, ... We've had teams come in, and we're encouraging public participation. It's a big community effort that's great for morale. It's good to have the townspeople come out to see our firefighting skills and get some good food and fellowship, too.

We're very happy with stable water, ... However, we're not convinced we're out of the woods yet.

I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts more.

These are senseless deaths in my personal opinion, ... I can't think of any reason I could give for these homicides.

This is the way we want to interact with everyone. . . . That's always our goal. The more that we can interact on a positive level, the better, ... We are out there stressing cooperation and building positive relationships.

I did not want my people killed. I did not want bloodshed.

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat all men alike. Give them all the same law. Give them all an even chance to live and grow. All men were made by the same Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers. The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.