“It does not require many words to speak the truth.”

-Chief Joseph

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

-Chief Joseph

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

-Chief Joseph

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

-Chief Joseph

“An Indian respects a brave man, but he despises a coward.”

-Chief Joseph

“Let me be a free man – free to travel, free to stop, free to work.”

-Chief Joseph