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Chief Joseph Quotes

Chief Joseph quotes about men

Leader March 3, 1840 – September 21, 1904

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Chief Joseph quote: "I would have given my own life if I could have undone the..."
I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white..."
I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people. Chief Joseph
For a short time we lived quietly. But this could not last. White men had found gold in the mountains around the land of winding water. 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
I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all..."
All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers. Chief Joseph
The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark. They brought many things that our people had never seen. They talked straight. These men were very kind. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt."
When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt. Chief Joseph
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. Chief Joseph
We did not know there were other people besides the Indian until about one hundred winters ago, when some men with white faces came to our country. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my..."
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even..."
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they..."
Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "We soon found that the white men were growing rich very fast,..."
We soon found that the white men were growing rich very fast, and were greedy. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men..."
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. Chief Joseph

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