"Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide"
- Tecumseh
About this Quote
In this thought-provoking quote by Tecumseh, the native Shawnee leader welcomes us to contemplate the inescapable occasion of our own mortality. The expression "Prepare an honorable death tune" suggests that we ought to not fear death, but rather welcome it with guts and self-respect. It encourages us to live our lives in such a way that when the time concerns cross the metaphorical "great divide" in between life and death, we are ready to face it fearlessly. Tecumseh's words remind us to treasure every moment, to live actively, and to leave a long lasting legacy that honors our existence.
This quote is written / told by Tecumseh between March 9, 1768 and October 5, 1813. He was a famous Leader from Shawnee.
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