Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My hea.. Chief Joseph

Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.

Chief Joseph

Profession: Leader
Nationality: American

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We gave up some of our country to the white men, thinking that then we could have peace. We were mistaken. The white man would not let us alone.

We had a great many horses, of which we gave Lewis and Clark what they needed, and they gave us guns and tobacco in return.

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.

All men were made by the Great Spirit Chief. They are all brothers.

Words do not pay for my dead people.

I will obey every law, or submit to the penalty.

My people were divided about surrendering.

We damaged all the big guns we could, and carried away the powder and the lead.

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

Lawyer acted without authority from our band. He had no right to sell the Wallowa country.

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

The first white men of your people who came to our country were named Lewis and Clark. They brought many things that our people had never seen. They talked straight. These men were very kind.

I want the white people to understand my people.

From where the sun now stands I will fight no more.

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