War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. Chief Joseph avoidwar Change image and share on social
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 countrygiveman Change image and share on social
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. Chief Joseph ammunitionbuylearn Change image and share on social
I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people. Chief Joseph killlifeman Change image and share on social
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 callchiefcouncil Change image and share on social
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
When my young men began the killing, my heart was hurt. Chief Joseph beginhearthurt Change image and share on social
