The boys of my people began very young to learn the ways of men, and no one taught us; we just learned by doing what we saw, and we were warriors at a time when boys now are like girls.
We should understand well that all things are the work of the Great Spirit. We should know the Great Spirit is within all things: the trees, the gras… - Black Elk
We should understand well that all things are the work of the Great Spirit. We should know the Great Spirit is within all things: the trees, the gras…
- Black Elk
The Universe is circles within circles, and everything is one circle, and all the circles are connected to each other. Each family is a circle, and t… - Black Elk
The Universe is circles within circles, and everything is one circle, and all the circles are connected to each other. Each family is a circle, and t…
Behold this day. It is yours to make. - Black Elk
Behold this day. It is yours to make.
I cured with the power that came through me. - Black Elk
I cured with the power that came through me.
Grown men may learn from very little children, for the hearts of little children are pure, and, therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many thi… - Black Elk
Grown men may learn from very little children, for the hearts of little children are pure, and, therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many thi…
Let every step you take upon the earth be as a prayer. - Black Elk
Let every step you take upon the earth be as a prayer.
I was standing on the highest mountain of them all, and round about beneath me was the whole hoop of the world. And while I stood there I saw more th… - Black Elk
I was standing on the highest mountain of them all, and round about beneath me was the whole hoop of the world. And while I stood there I saw more th…
Peace will come to the hearts of men when they realize their oneness with the universe, It is every where. - Black Elk
Peace will come to the hearts of men when they realize their oneness with the universe, It is every where.
All things are our relatives; what we do to everything, we do to ourselves. All is really One. - Black Elk
All things are our relatives; what we do to everything, we do to ourselves. All is really One.
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