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. – Chief Joseph
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. – Chief Joseph

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. – Chief Joseph
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. – Chief Joseph
Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow. – 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