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.
Black ElkGrown 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 things which older people miss.
Black ElkIf I thought that I was doing it myself, the hole would close up and no power could come through. Then everything I could do would be foolish.
Black Elk