Quotes by : Chief Joseph

The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it.

It does not require many words to speak the truth.

We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken.....

I pressed my father's hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and....

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

My father... had sharper eyes than the rest of our people.

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

Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work.

Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow.

I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief....