113 Quotes by Chief Joseph

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

When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt.

I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed.

All people should be treated the same way on earth.

We ask to be recognized as men.

I will speak with a straight tongue.

We ask only that the law shall work alike on all men.

My people were divided about surrendering.

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indianwe 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.