"Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will figh..." — Chief Joseph

It does not require many words to speak the truth.

Treat all men alike. Give them the same law. Give them an even chance to live and grow.

General Howard informed me, in a haughty spirit, that he would give my people 30 days to go back home, collect all their stock, and move onto the reservation.

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