“To use the power of the bison, I had to perform that part of my vision...” — Black Elk Quote

“To use the power of the bison, I had to perform that part of my vision for the people to see.”

“But I think I have done right to save the vision in this way, even though I may die sooner because I did it; for I know the meaning of the vision is wise and beautiful and good; and you can see that I am only a pitiful old man after all.”

“You see, I had been riding with the storm clouds, and had come to earth as rain, and it was drought that I had killed with the power that the Six Grandfathers gave me.”

“What is the purpose of public service? It's to solve problems for the people you represent and certainly in the United States Senate, thinking about your state and thinking about your country as well.”

“We will wash and clean the ANC, and it will be the ANC you know. The ANC that will work for the people.”

“I like 'Zorro.' I like people you can believe that don't have those stupid powers. That is the beauty of Zorro. He's just a guy working for the people, to save the people.”