Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
TecumsehRead
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.
Interpretation
Acknowledging others, whether friends or strangers, fosters connection and goodwill.
This quote by Tecumseh emphasizes the importance of recognizing and acknowledging people we encounter, particularly in solitary or quiet settings. A simple greeting or gesture of salutation can brighten someone's day, establish bonds, and create a sense of community, even among strangers.
In practice
A teacher could use this quote to encourage students to greet their peers.
Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
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.
Since my residence at Tippecanoe, we have endeavored to level all distinctions, to destroy village chiefs, by whom all mischiefs are done. It is they who sell the land to the Americans.
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.
From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.
The Great Spirit made all things. He gave the white people a home beyond the great waters. He supplied these grounds with game, and gave them to his red children; and he gave them strength and courage to defend them.
There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.
You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend. When I was down you just stood there a grinin
There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.
I finally faced the fact that it isn't a crime not having friends. Being alone means you have fewer problems.
I get by with a little help from my friends.
We often talk too much & listen too little. The surer route to winning a friend isn't to convince them that you're right, but that you care what they think.
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