It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. – Chief Joseph
I pressed my fathers hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land. – Chief Joseph
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
General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation. – Chief Joseph