I want to tell you that if the Great Spirit had chosen anyone to be the chief of this country, it is myself.
Sitting BullRead
I know Great Spirit is looking down upon me from above, and will hear what I say.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects a deep connection to a higher power and the belief that one's words and intentions are acknowledged by the divine.
Sitting Bull expresses his assurance that the Great Spirit, or a higher power, is actively watching over him and listening to his thoughts and prayers. This highlights the importance of spiritual beliefs in providing guidance and support, as well as the notion that oneβs voice is significant in the greater scheme of existence.
Themes
SpiritualityGreat SpiritFaithDivineConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a spiritual gathering, one might say, 'As Sitting Bull reminds us, the Great Spirit is always listening to our hearts.'
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When I was a boy, the Sioux owned the world. The sun rose and set on their land; they sent ten thousand men to battle. Where are the warriors today? Who slew them? Where are our lands? Who owns them?
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Therefore, I do not wish to consider any proposition to cede any portion of our tribal holdings to the Great Father.
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I wish it to be remembered that I was the last man of my tribe to surrender my rifle.
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