Quote by Chief Joseph

I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed.

I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had pass

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker realized that avoiding or preventing a war was no longer possible due to the passing of time. It implies a recognition that certain circumstances or events had transpired that made the eruption of war inevitable. The speaker possibly witnessed a series of events or developments that came to a point where war became an unavoidable outcome. It signifies an acceptance of the situation and a belief that, despite any previous hopes or efforts, the opportunity to prevent the war had already elapsed.

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By Chief Joseph

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