The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it. — Chief Joseph
The first white men of your people who came to our country were named lewis and clark. — Chief Joseph
We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. — Chief Joseph
We had a great many horses, of which we gave lewis and clark what they needed, and they gave — Chief Joseph
You might as well expect rivers to run backwards as any man born free to be contented penned up. — Chief Joseph
Our people could not talk with these white-faced men, but they used signs which all people understand. — Chief Joseph
I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. — Chief Joseph