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Chief Joseph Quotes

Chief Joseph quotes

Leader March 3, 1840 – September 21, 1904

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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: "You might as well expect rivers to run backwards as any man..."
You might as well expect rivers to run backwards as any man born free to be contented penned up. 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
Governor Isaac Stevens of the Washington Territory said there were a great many white people in our country, and many more would come; that he wanted the land marked out so that the Indians and the white man could be separated. 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: "My father was the first to see through the schemes of the..."
My father was the first to see through the schemes of the white man. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark..."
We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "I want the white people to understand my people."
I want the white people to understand my people. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "The Indian race are waiting and praying."
The Indian race are waiting and praying. Chief Joseph
A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce country. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts..."
I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts more. Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph quote: "I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while..."
I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth. 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 am tired of talk that comes to nothing."
I am tired of talk that comes to nothing. Chief Joseph

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