QUOTES by Chief Joseph
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"The country was made without lines of demarcation, and it is no man's business to divide it... Do not misunderstand me, but understand me fully with reference to my affection for the land. I never said the land was mine to do with it as I chose. The one who has the right to dispose of it is the one who created it. I claim a right to live on my land and accord you the privilege to live on yours."
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"The earth and myself are of one mind. The measure of the land and the neasure of our bodies are the same"
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"I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country."
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"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."
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"We were contented to let things remain as the Great Spirit Chief made them. They were not; and would change the rivers and mountains if they did not suit them."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake."
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"I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth."
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"We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return."
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"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."
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"Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow."
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"The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark. They brought many things that our people had never seen. They talked straight. These men were very kind."
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"The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it."
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"It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises."
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"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."
Quote by -Chief Joseph