Tecumseh

Military Leader American Indian 1768 – 1813

Shawnee leader; united tribes against American expansion; died in War of 1812.

374 quotes

"A true relationship is built on trust, respect, and the willingness to sacrifice for each other."
Relationships
"In solitude, a man learns who he truly is, and what he truly believes."
Solitude
"Happiness is not found in possessions, but in the freedom to live as your spirit demands."
Happiness
"The test of a friendship is whether it survives the hardest times."
Friendship
"A family divided cannot stand against the forces that would destroy it."
Family
"Hope is the last thing that dies in the human heart, and the first thing that must be kindled."
Hope
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."
Courage
"Change is inevitable, but the direction of that change is in our hands."
Change
"To be educated is to be armed against the lies of your enemies."
Education
"Knowledge is power, and power is the ability to shape the world according to your will."
Knowledge
"Time is the river that carries all things away. Cherish what you have while you have it."
Time
"Truth cannot be killed, no matter how hard some try to bury it."
Truth
"Freedom is the only true wealth; all else is merely borrowed."
Freedom
"Peace is a blessing, but it cannot come at the cost of your honor and dignity."
Peace
"Nature provides for all who respect her laws. Ignore them, and she will punish you."
Nature
"Art is the voice of a people crying out to be remembered."
Art
"Science without wisdom is a tool that will destroy you."
Science
"Music speaks to the soul in ways that words never can."
Music
"Faith is the foundation upon which a strong life is built."
Faith
"A true leader does not command obedience; he earns respect through his actions."
Leadership
"Work is noble when it is done with pride and dedication to your craft."
Work
"Dreams are the whispers of your spirit telling you what your life should become."
Dreams
"Laughter binds people together in ways that serious words never can."
Humor
"Beauty exists in all things, if you have the eyes to see it."
Beauty
"Death is not an ending, but a transformation to another form of being."
Death
"Perseverance is the mark of a man who knows what he wants and will not be denied."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the most powerful force in the human heart."
Gratitude
"The creative mind is always seeking new ways to solve old problems."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied. Act now or forever regret your inaction."
Justice
"Patience teaches us that some victories come only to those who can wait."
Patience