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When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and
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"When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself"

- Tecumseh

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This quote by Tecumseh encourages us to be grateful for the important things we have in life. He suggests that when we get up in the morning, we need to take a moment to value the light, our life, our strength, our food, and the happiness of living. He suggests that if we don't feel thankful for these things, it is due to the fact that we are not looking at them in the proper way. He motivates us to take a moment to assess the good ideas in our lives and to be glad for them. This quote advises us that we need to be grateful for the little things in life and to appreciate the beauty of the world around us. It is a reminder to take a minute to be happy for the important things we have and to be mindful of the blessings in our lives.

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This quote is written / told by Tecumseh between March 9, 1768 and October 5, 1813. He was a famous Leader from Shawnee. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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