I will speak with a straight tongue. Chief Joseph speakstraighttongue Change image and share on social
The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it. Chief Joseph earthequalmother Change image and share on social
You might as well expect rivers to run backwards as any man born free to be contented penned up. Chief Joseph backwardsbearcontent Change image and share on social
An Indian respects a brave man, but he despises a coward. Chief Joseph bravecowarddespise Change image and share on social
My people were divided about surrendering. Chief Joseph dividepeoplesurrender Change image and share on social
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 chieffightforever Change image and share on social
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 countrygovernorgreat share on social
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. Chief Joseph alikechancegive Change image and share on social
It does not require many words to speak the truth. Chief Joseph requirespeaktruth Change image and share on social
