Sitting Bull

Military Chief Native American 1831 – 1890

Lakota chief; led forces at Little Bighorn; resisted U.S. expansion westward.

380 quotes

"To lead is to serve, not to command."
Leadership
"Every scar tells the story of a battle fought and lessons learned."
History
"The mind is like a river; it must flow freely to nourish the land."
Creativity
"Fear is the only true enemy of a warrior."
Fear
"Justice delayed is justice denied to all who suffer."
Justice
"The strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
Friendship
"A leader who cannot admit his mistakes is destined to repeat them."
Wisdom
"The beauty of life lies in its uncertainty and constant change."
Beauty
"Patience is the warrior's greatest weapon, more powerful than any blade."
Patience
"To know oneself is to know the universe within."
Knowledge
"The greatest victory is won without drawing a weapon."
Peace
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
Life
"Kindness shown today echoes through the generations of tomorrow."
Kindness
"The spirit of a people cannot be broken by chains or weapons."
Freedom
"Time is a gift given to all equally; what matters is how we use it."
Time
"A dreamer without action is merely a man asleep."
Dreams
"The strongest people are those who have learned to forgive."
Strength
"Nature teaches us humility if we are humble enough to learn."
Nature
"Words are like arrows; once released, they cannot be called back."
Wisdom
"The fire of hope burns brightest in the darkest times."
Hope
"A man's true measure is revealed in how he treats those beneath him."
"The warrior's path requires courage, but also compassion."
Courage
"To change the world, one must first change oneself."
Change
"Art is the language of the soul when words fail the tongue."
Art
"The greatest teacher is experience earned through hardship."
Education
"Power without wisdom is like fire without control—it destroys all it touches."
Power
"A people united in purpose are unstoppable in achievement."
Motivation
"The pursuit of happiness often prevents us from finding it."
Happiness
"Love is the only force stronger than fear and hatred combined."
Love
"Hardship is the forge upon which character is tempered."
Perseverance