All Chief Joseph Quotes
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
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I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition.
Chief Joseph
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A man who would not love his father's grave is worse than a wild animal.
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We gathered all the stock we could find, and made an attempt to move. We left many of our horses and cattle in Wallowa. We lost several hundred in crossing the river.
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I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.
Chief Joseph
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I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.
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Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country.
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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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