I am a Shawnee. My forefathers were warriors. Their son is a warrior. From them, I take my only existence.

The white people have no right to take the land from the Indians, because the Indians had it first.

Live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.

The way, and the only way, to stop this evil is for all the red men to unite in claiming a common and equal right in the land, as it was at first, and should be yet; for it was never divided, but belongs to all for the use of each.

The Great Spirit made all things. He gave the white people a home beyond the great waters. He supplied these grounds with game, and gave them to his red children; and he gave them strength and courage to defend them.

Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend,even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.

Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.