The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
We soon found that the white men were growing rich very fast, and were greedy. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I do not believe that the Great Spirit Chief gave one kind of men the right to tell another kind of men… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated. If I cannot go to my own… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark. They brought many things that… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indianwe can live in peace. There need be no trouble. Treat… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
We did not know there were other people besides the Indian until about one hundred winters ago, when some men with white… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
We do not want churches because they will teach us to quarrel about God. We do not want to learn that. We… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I have asked some of the great white chiefs where they get their authority to say to the Indian that he shall… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
For a short time we lived quietly. But this could not last. White men had found gold in the mountains around the… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more. I will tell you in my way… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
All men were made brothers. The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I am tired of talk that comes to nothing It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
We were taught to believe that the Great Spirit sees and hears everything, and that he never forgets, that hereafter he will… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
The earth was created by the assistance of the sun, and it should be left as it was. The country was made… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
The white men told lies for each other. They drove off a great many of our cattle. Some branded our young cattle… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
When I think of our condition, my heart is heavy. I see men of my own race treated as outlaws and driven… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
Let me be a free man, free to travel, free to stop, free to work, free to trade where I choose, free… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I know that my race must change. We cannot hold our own with the white men as we are. We only ask… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
The country was made without lines of demarcation, and it is no man's business to divide it... Do not misunderstand me, but… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other, then we will have no more wars. We shall all… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
Whenever the white man treats the Indian as they treat each other then we shall have no more wars. We shall be… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
If the white man wants to live in peace with the Indian, he can live in peace…Treat all men alike. Give them… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
Suppose a white man should come to me and say, "Joseph, I like your horses. I want to buy them." I say… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I am ready to talk today. I have been in a great many councils, but I am no wiser. We are all… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
We did not know there were other people besides the Indian until about one hundred winters ago, when some men with white faces came… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I am tired of talk that comes to nothing It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and all the… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I have asked some of the great white chiefs where they get their authority to say to the Indian that he shall stay in… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
Good words will not give my people good health and stop them from dying. Good words will not get my people a home where… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
I do not believe that the Great Spirit Chief gave one kind of men the right to tell another kind of men what they… — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
We soon found that the white men were growing rich very fast, and were greedy. — Chief Joseph Copy Share Image
