Quotes by Chief Joseph

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

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I want the white people to understand my people.

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

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I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men...

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

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I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my...

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

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I labored hard to avoid trouble and bloodshed.

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I know that my race must change.

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I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to...

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

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I did not want my people killed. I did not want bloodshed.

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