Chief Joseph said this quote

“ 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. ”

Famous Quotes of Chief Joseph

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I believe much trouble and blood would be saved if we opened our hearts more.

~ Chief Joseph

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

It required a strong heart to stand up against such talk, but I urged my people to be quiet and not to begin a war.

~ Chief Joseph

We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end.

~ Chief Joseph