I know Great Spirit is looking down upon me from above, and will hear what I say.
Sitting BullRead
I want to tell you that if the Great Spirit had chosen anyone to be the chief of this country, it is myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sitting Bull expresses a strong belief in his own abilities and rightful position as a leader of his people.
In this quote, Sitting Bull proclaims his conviction of being the rightful leader, chosen by a higher power, to guide his people. This assertion reflects his deep sense of responsibility, pride, and determination in leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-belief and the acknowledgment of one's own strength and capabilities in the pursuit of leadership roles.
Themes
LeadershipBeliefStrengthSpiritualityPride
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech about embracing leadership roles.
More from Sitting Bull
All quotes βIs it wrong for me to love my own? Is it wicked for me because my skin is red? Because I am Sioux? Because I was born where my father lived? Because I would die for my people and my country?
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When I was a boy, the Sioux owned the world. The sun rose and set on their land; they sent ten thousand men to battle. Where are the warriors today? Who slew them? Where are our lands? Who owns them?
Sitting BullRead
Therefore, I do not wish to consider any proposition to cede any portion of our tribal holdings to the Great Father.
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I wish it to be remembered that I was the last man of my tribe to surrender my rifle.
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God made me an Indian, but not a reservation Indian.
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