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We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that the

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. – Chief Joseph

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

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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. – Chief Joseph

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The time you feel lonely is the time you most need to be by yourself. – Doug Coupland

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