I know Great Spirit is looking down upon me from above, and will hear what I say.
Sitting BullRead
I am here by the will of the Great Spirit, and by his will I am chief.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Sitting Bull emphasizes that his authority comes from a higher power rather than personal ambition.
This quote reflects Sitting Bull's belief in the divine will that placed him in a position of leadership. It highlights the idea that true authority and purpose come from a connection to something greater than oneself, suggesting that leaders should be humble and recognize the influence of spiritual forces in their roles.
Themes
LeadershipAuthoritySpiritualityHumility
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership seminar, one might quote this to inspire humility in leaders.
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Is 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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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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