Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. Chief Joseph animalgreatindian Change image and share on social
Good words will not give me back my children. Chief Joseph backchildgive 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
When an Indian fights, he only shoots to kill. Chief Joseph fightindiankill 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
I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth. Chief Joseph heartleavenworthpeople 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