TheRealQuotes

"I would have given my own life if I could have undone the killing of white men by my people."

―

Undone

From

Leader

Added on

About Chief Joseph

Chief Joseph was a leader of the Wallowa band of the Nez Perce and became widely known during the Nez Perce War of 1877. He is remembered for advocating dignity and justice for his people after forced displacement.

Born:

Died:

View all quotes from Chief Joseph

"The men are walking. They are fifty feet apart, for dispersal. Their walk is slow, for they are d..."
"'Weary Willie' is very real to me. He is a man who has given up. The boat has gone and left him. ..."
"The universe lies before you on the floor, in the air, in the mysterious bodies of your dancers, ..."