Which sentence from the passage supports the claim in the 1879 speech by Chief Joseph that actions speak louder than words? Too many misinterpretations have been made; too many misunderstandings have come up between the white men and the Indians.
Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.
I only ask of the Government to be treated as all other men are treated.
I hope no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people.