From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.Tecumseh's Speech, of August 11, 1810, To Governer William Harrison
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Tecumseh was a Shawnee leader and warrior who became a prominent figure in the early 19th century. He is known for his efforts to unite Native American tribes against European-American settlement in the United States. Tecumseh fought against American expansion during the War of 1812, where he allied with the British in an attempt to preserve Native American territories.
1768–1813·lived 45 years
From my tribe I take nothing, I am the maker of my own fortune.Tecumseh's Speech, of August 11, 1810, To Governer William Harrison
Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.Live Your Life
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.
A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.Touch the Earth: A Self-portrait of Indian Existence, 1973
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