Top 57 Quotes by Chief Joseph

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

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

My father was the first to see through the schemes of the white man.

I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people.

The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.

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

I am tired of talk that comes to nothing.

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.

I want the white people to understand my people.

It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.