It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the brok… — Quoted

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“It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises.”

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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.

War

Chief Joseph

I only ask of the government to be treated as all other men are treated.

Government

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.

Great

Chief Joseph

We had good white friends who advised us against taking the war path. My friend and brother, Mr. Chapman, told us just how the war would end.

War