Quote by Chief Joseph
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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. – Chief Joseph

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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

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Home
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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

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dad
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I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. – Chief Joseph

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Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win. – Sun Tzu

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The fact is, Bushs war policy has failed. Its failed! Who better to say so than Jack Murtha? – Rahm Emanuel

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My point was that the war was intrinsically wrong, and as a result of our participation we havent improved Australias security but created a greater danger at home and abroad. – Bob Hawke

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War hath no fury like a noncombatant. – Charles Edward Montague, Disenchantment

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