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I am the maker of my own fortune, and Oh! that I could make that of my Red People, and of my country, as great as the conceptions of my mind, when I think of the spirit that rules the universe.

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When the legends die, the dreams end; there is no more greatness.
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My father! The sun is my father, and the earth is my mother, and on her bosom I will recline.
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Show respect to all people, but grovel to none.
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Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
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I am the maker of my own fortune, and Oh! that I could make that of my Red People, and of my country, as great as the conceptions of my mind, when I think of the spirit that rules the universe.
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Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.
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Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.
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Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view and demand that they respect yours.
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Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people.
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Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.
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A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.
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Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend,even a stranger, when in a lonely place.
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