Crazy Horse

Military Warrior Native American 1840 – 1877

Lakota warrior; fought at Little Bighorn; known for 'Hoka hey' battle cry.

392 quotes

"The white man's promises are like smoke in the wind."
Truth
"Wisdom comes not from many words, but from deep observation."
Wisdom
"A leader must walk the path he asks others to follow."
Leadership
"The spirit of my ancestors flows through my actions."
Faith
"In struggle, we discover who we truly are."
Perseverance
"Freedom cannot be given; it must be taken and defended."
Freedom
"The enemy respects only those who stand unwavering."
Strength
"Our children will judge us by what we leave behind."
Family
"Patience is the weapon of the truly powerful."
Patience
"A man's word is his bond; without it, he is lost."
Truth
"The hunt teaches what no council can explain."
Knowledge
"Hope is the fire that keeps a warrior's spirit alive."
Hope
"To honor the earth is to honor all who live upon it."
Nature
"Betrayal cuts deeper than any blade."
Relationships
"I live as I choose, die as I must."
Freedom
"The river flows not because it is commanded, but because it must."
Nature
"Happiness is found in simple things: family, honor, and purpose."
Happiness
"A wise man listens more than he speaks."
Wisdom
"My spirit cannot be broken by chains or bullets."
Courage
"Work done with pride outlives the worker."
Work
"The young must learn from the old, or repeat their mistakes."
Education
"Injustice anywhere is a wound upon all people."
Justice
"A friend is one who stands beside you in darkness."
Friendship
"The beauty of life lies in its struggle."
Beauty
"Money cannot buy what the heart truly needs."
Money
"To dream is to prepare the spirit for what must come."
Dreams
"Kindness to others is kindness to oneself."
Kindness
"The path of truth is often the loneliest path."
Truth
"War is failure dressed in honor's clothing."
War
"Health of spirit matters more than health of body."
Health