113 Quotes by Chief Joseph

The earth was created by the assistance of the sun, and it should be left as it was. The country was made without lines of demarcation, and it is no man’s business to divide it.

With few words one can speak the truth.

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.

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