Chief Joseph

"A chief called Lawyer, because he was a great talker, took the lead in the council, and sold nearly all the Nez Perce country."

Top Chief Joseph Quotes

"Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work."

"I believe much trouble would be saved if we opened our hearts more."

"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."

"I am tired of talk that comes to nothing."

"The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it."

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