Tecumseh Quotes (15 Quotes)


    Well, as the great chief is to determine the matter, I hope the Great Spirit will put sense enough into his head to induce him to direct you to give up this land. It is true, he is so far off he will not be injured by the war. He may sit still in his town, and drink his wine, while you and I will have to fight it out.

    Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.

    As we intend to hold our council at the Huron village, that is near the British, we may probably make them a visit. Should they offer us any presents of goods, we will not take them but should they offer us powder and the tomahawk, we will take the powder and refuse the tomahawk.

    It was not one of our better games, ... We had decent opportunities in the first half, but we came out flat in the second half. They came out stronger and took control.

    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.


    We played well at times, ... We had to move our hitters to hit around them, and we finally figured out a little bit where to move our blockers. But that is a pretty good Castle team. I don't look for them to lose too many games.

    When the legends die, the dreams end; there is no more greatness.

    From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.

    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.

    Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.

    Let us form one body, one heart, and defend to the last warrior our country, our homes, our liberty, and the graves of our fathers.

    Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.

    I golfed out here a couple times in the last couple days and I knew it was going to be rough for these kids, ... The scary part is we've had rain since then and it softened up the greens a bit, and they were still extremely quick.

    A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.

    Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.


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