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
I think I have told you, but if I have not, you must have understood, that a man who has a vision is not able to use the power of it until after he has performed the vision on earth for the people to see. – Black Elk
I know now what this meant, that the bison were the gift of a good spirit and were our strength, but we should lose them, and from the same good spirit we must find another strength. – Black Elk