I saw clearly that war was upon us when I learned that my young men had been secretly buying ammunition. Chief Joseph on war
I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. Chief Joseph on war
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. Chief Joseph on war
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 on women
Let me be a free man - free to travel, free to stop, free to work. Chief Joseph on work