War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. – Chief Joseph
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. – Chief Joseph
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. – Chief Joseph
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. – 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
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