All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers. – 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
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. – Chief Joseph
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