11 Quotes & Sayings By Tecumseh

Tecumseh is an American Indian chief, widely credited as the leader of the Shawnee tribe during the early 19th century. He is best known for opposing British expansion into the Ohio Country, which led to his defeat at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Tecumseh remained active in Indian affairs until his death in 1813.

1
When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and the joy of living, If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself. Tecumseh
2
Show respect to all people, but grovel to none. Tecumseh
3
When the legends die, the dreams end; there is no more greatness. Tecumseh
4
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
5
A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong. Tecumseh
6
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
7
Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Tecumseh
8
Before the palefaces came among us, we enjoyed the happiness of unbounded freedom and were acquainted with neither riches, wants, nor oppression. Tecumseh
9
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. Tecumseh
10
From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune. Tecumseh