Teachings of Tecumseh

So, live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart Trouble no one about their religion Respect others in their views and demand that they respect yours Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life Seek to make your life long and to the service of your People Prepare a noble death song for the day you cross over to the Great Divide Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend Or even a stranger if they’re in a lonely place Show respect to all people but grovel to none When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the light For your life and for your strength Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living If you see no reason to give thanks Then the fault lies within yourself! Touch not the poisonous firewater that makes wise folks look like fools And robs the spirit of its visions When your time comes to die Be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death So, that when their time comes, they weep and pray For a little more time, to live their lives over again in a different way Sing your death song and die like a hero going home