Chief Joseph Quotes & Sayings (Page 5)
Chief Joseph quotes and sayings page 5 (leader). Here's quote # 41 through 50 out of the 57 we have.
“We gathered all the stock we could find, and made an attempt to move. We left many of our horses and cattle in Wallowa. We lost several hundred in crossing the river.”
“Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country.”
“I have heard talk and talk, but nothing is done.”
“I labored hard to avoid trouble and bloodshed.”
“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.”
“I would give up everything rather than have the blood of white men upon the hands of my people.”
“Words do not pay for my dead people.”
“My people were divided about surrendering.”
“The Indian race are waiting and praying.”
“We damaged all the big guns we could, and carried away the powder and the lead.”
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