“ 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. Chief Joseph
“ Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. Chief Joseph
“ It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war. Chief Joseph
“ The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it. Chief Joseph
“ 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. Chief Joseph
“ I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. Chief Joseph
“ We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end. Chief Joseph
“ 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. Chief Joseph
