“For us, warriors are not what you think of as warriors.
The warrior is not someone who fights, because no one has the right to take another life.
The warrior, for us, is one who sacrifices himself for the good of others.
His task is to take care of the elderly, the defenseless, those who can not provide for themselves, and above all, the children, the future of humanity.”
~ Chief Sitting Bull, Tatanka Iyotanka, Hunkpapa Lakota, (1831-1890)
“When it comes time to die, be not like those who hearts are filled with the fear of death… sing your death song, and die like a warrior going home.”
~ Chief Aupumut, Mohican, (1757-1830)
“Before our white brothers came to civilize us we had no jails. Therefore we had no criminals. You can't have criminals without a jail. We had no locks or keys, and so we had no thieves.
If a man was so poor that he had no horse, tipi or blanket, someone gave him these things. We were too uncivilized to set much value on personal belongings. We wanted to have things only in order to give them away. We had no money, and therefore a man's worth couldn't be measured by it.
We had no written law, no attorneys or politicians, therefore we couldn't cheat. We really were in a bad way before the white men came, and I don't know how we managed to get along without these basic things which, we are told, are absolutely necessary to make a civilized
society.”
~ John Lame Deer, Miniconjou-Lakota,
“…So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, 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 its purpose in the service of your people.
Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.”
~ Tecumseh, 1768-1813, Shawnee,
Chris Cornell performing a Bob Marley classic called Redemption Song, live on his meeting with Jimmy Fallon.
Cornell had one of the strongest voices of all time, what a shame we lost him so young.
Legendary.
Fun Fact: Many of the musicians on “Buena Vista Social Club” were in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s when they recorded. Their voices and playing carry decades of Havana’s musical history, and Ry Cooder captured it all in just six days of live, largely improvised sessions.
Fun Fact: Many of the musicians on “Buena Vista Social Club” were in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s when they recorded. Their voices and playing carry decades of Havana’s musical history, and Ry Cooder captured it all in just six days of live, largely improvised sessions.