“Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.”
— Tecumseh
Author: Tecumseh
Category: death
Tags: death, Tecumseh
Tag: Tecumseh
Show respect to all people, but grovel
“Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.”
— Tecumseh
Author: Tecumseh
Category: respect
Tags: respect, Tecumseh
Always give a word or sign of
“Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.”
— Tecumseh
Author: Tecumseh
Category: alone
Tags: alone, Tecumseh
A single twig breaks, but the bundle
“A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.”
— Tecumseh
Author: Tecumseh
Category: strength
Tags: strength, Tecumseh
When you rise in the morning, give
“When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.”
— Tecumseh
Author: Tecumseh
Category: thankful
Tags: thankful, Tecumseh
When your time comes to die, be
“When your time comes to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song, and die like a hero going home.”
— Tecumseh
Author: Tecumseh
Category: death
Tags: death, Tecumseh