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.

Quote by Chief Joseph

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We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they...

We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they...

I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.

I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.

I know that my race must change.

I know that my race must change.

I labored hard to avoid trouble and bloodshed.

I labored hard to avoid trouble and bloodshed.

We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend...

We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend...

Good words will not give me back my children.

Good words will not give me back my children.

You might as well expect rivers to run backwards as any man born free to...

You might as well expect rivers to run backwards as any man born free to...

When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill.

When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill.

From where the sun now stands I will fight no more.

From where the sun now stands I will fight no more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I will obey every law, or submit to the penalty.

I will obey every law, or submit to the penalty.

Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa...

Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa...

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

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

I want the white people to understand my people.

I want the white people to understand my people.

Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to...

Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to...

My people were divided about surrendering.

My people were divided about surrendering.

We ask to be recognized as men.

We ask to be recognized as men.

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live...

If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian he can live...