Quote by 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.

Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. Fr

Summary

In this quote, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe expresses his exhaustion and despair. He announces his decision to cease fighting against the oppression and injustices inflicted upon his people. His words symbolize the deep emotional toll taken on him and his tribe due to their prolonged resistance against the encroachment of their ancestral lands. It serves as a powerful testament to the immense pain and weariness experienced by indigenous peoples in the face of colonization and oppression.

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