I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land. - Chief Joseph 1 Share Now -
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 2 Share Now -
I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people. - Chief Joseph 3 Share Now -
I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people. - Chief Joseph 4 Share Now -
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. - Chief Joseph 5 Share Now -
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 7 Share Now -