After the horse dance was over, it seemed that I was above the ground and did not touch it when I walked. — Black Elk
And as he spoke of understanding, I looked up and saw the rainbow leap with flames of many colors over me. — Black Elk
Grandfather, great spirit, once more behold me on earth and lean to hear my feeble voice. — Black Elk
Grown men can learn from very little children for the hearts of little children are pure. — Black Elk
I had a vision with which I might have saved my people, but I had not the strength to do it. — Black Elk
I know now what this meant, that the bison were the gift of a good spirit and were our strength — Black Elk
I was four years old then, and I think it must have been the next summer that I first heard the voices. — Black Elk
So I took the bright red stick and at the center of the nation’s hoop I thrust it in the earth. — Black Elk
There can never be peace between nations until there is first known that true peace which is within the souls of men. — Black Elk
To use the power of the bison, I had to perform that part of my vision for the people to see. — Black Elk