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.
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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.Tecumseh
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.
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From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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