Heȟáka Sápa (Black Elk) (December 1863 – August 19, 1950) was a famous Wičháša Wakȟáŋ (Medicine Man and Holy Man) of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux).
Sometimes dreams are wiser than waking. Use this quote
Grown men can learn from very little children for the hearts of little children are pure. Therefore, the Great Spirit may show to them many things which older people miss. Use this quote
Grandfather, Great Spirit, once more behold me on earth and lean to hear my feeble voice. Use this quote
There can never be peace between nations until there is first known that true peace which is within the souls of men. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
I cured with the power that came through me. Use this quote
Also, as I lay there thinking of my vision, I could see it all again and feel the meaning with a part of me like a strange power glowing in my body; but when the part of me that talks would try to make words for the meaning, it would be like fog and get away from me. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
I had a vision with which I might have saved my people, but I had not the strength to do it. Use this quote
