Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
TecumsehRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Tecumseh speaks about the need to eliminate local leaders who contribute to the loss of land and autonomy to the Americans.
This quote from Tecumseh highlights his vision of unity among Native American tribes in resisting encroachment by settlers. He argues that the local chiefs, who have sold land to Americans, are the root cause of the loss of land and power, and advocates for the removal of these leaders to achieve collective strength and independence. By addressing the problem of internal division, Tecumseh hopes to inspire a united front against external threats.
Themes
UnityResistanceLeadershipLandDivision
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech promoting Native American rights, one might quote Tecumseh to highlight the importance of coming together against external pressures.
More from Tecumseh
All quotes →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.
TecumsehRead
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.
TecumsehRead
From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.
TecumsehRead
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.
TecumsehRead
So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
TecumsehRead
Similar quotes
Through discipline, and determination one can change anything and everything about him - his habits, his outlook on life
Arnold SchwarzeneggerRead
You're going to pass something down no matter what you do or if you do nothing. Even if you let yourself go fallow, the weeds will grow and the brambles. Something will grow.
John SteinbeckRead
We have a structural problem because you can simultaneously understand the medium to long-term risks of climate change and also come to the conclusion that it is in your short-term economic interest to invest in oil and gas. Which is why, you know, anybody who tells you that the market is going to fix this on its own is lying to you.
Naomi KleinRead
We have modified our environment so radically that we must now modify ourselves to exist in this new environment.
Norbert WienerRead
Everywhere we go and move on and change, something's lost--something's left behind. You can't ever quite repeat anything, and I've been so yours, here--
F. Scott FitzgeraldRead
Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.
Joan DidionRead