Quotes by Chief Joseph

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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.

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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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I know that my race must change.

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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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My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people.

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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 earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.

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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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All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.

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We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return.

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A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce country.

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Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake.

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The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle so they could claim them.

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Governor Isaac Stevens of the Washington Territory said there were a great many white people in our country, and many more would come; that he wanted the land marked out so that the Indians and the white man could be separated.

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I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.

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I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people.

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

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

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I will speak with a straight tongue.

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An Indian respects a brave man, but he despises a coward.

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Author Bio

  • NameChief Joseph
  • DescriptionNez Percé Chieftain
  • AliasesHin-mut-too-uah-lat-kekht,; Thunder Rolling in the Mountains,
  • BornMarch 3, 1840
  • DiedSeptember 21, 1904
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionCondottiero