Quote by Chief Joseph

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

It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words an

Summary

This quote expresses the feeling of disappointment and sadness that occurs when one recalls not only the positive words spoken by someone, but also the subsequent failure to fulfill the promises made. It suggests that the speaker's heart is heavy with disillusionment, as the contrast between the reassuring words and the disappointing actions or outcomes becomes a source of emotional distress.

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