We gave up some of our country to the white men, t...

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.

-Chief Joseph

Alone Peace

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Who said "We gave up some of our country to the white men, t... "?

"We gave up some of our country to the white men, t... " is one of a famous quotes by Chief Joseph. Complete quote is as follows;
"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."

What is "We gave up some of our country to the white men, t... "?

"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." This is a quote by Chief Joseph which is about Alone & Peace. He is known to have been associated with numerous other thought provoking quotes on these topics like;

  • What is the worst of woes that wait on age? What stamps the wrinkle deeper on the brow? To view each loved one blotted from life's page, And be alone on earth, as I am now.
  • I'm at peace with myself and where I am. In the past, I was always looking to see how everybody else was doing. I wasn't competitive, I was comparative. I just wanted to be where everybody else was. Now I've gotten to an age when I am not comparing anymore.
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What does "We gave up some of our country to the white men, t... " mean?

This quote is primarily about Peace although it also includes other themes like Alone & Peace. It is attributed to Chief Joseph. Complete quote is as follows;
"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."