I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country. – Chief Joseph
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. – Chief Joseph

I said in my heart that, rather than have war, I would give up my country. – Chief Joseph
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. – 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
War can be avoided, and it ought to be avoided. I want no war. – Chief Joseph