When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill.

Quote by Chief Joseph

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

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

Governor Isaac Stevens of the Washington Territory said there were a great many white people...

Governor Isaac Stevens of the Washington Territory said there were a great many white people...

I know that my race must change.

I know that my race must change.

For a short time we lived quietly. But this could not last. White men had...

For a short time we lived quietly. But this could not last. White men had...

It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my...

It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my...

I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of...

I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of...

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

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

I want the white people to understand my people.

I want the white people to understand my people.

Good words will not give me back my children.

Good words will not give me back my children.

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

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

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...

War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war.

War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war.

We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we...

We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we...

I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.

I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.

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.

A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the...

A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the...

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

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

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

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

I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.

I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.