"There can never be peace between nations until there is first known that true peace which... is within the souls of men." ― Black Elk From Black Elk Spiritual leader Added on 1/31/2026 About Black Elk Black Elk was an Oglala Lakota holy man and influential religious leader. His life and teachings were widely known through the book Black Elk Speaks and related historical accounts. Born: 1863-12-01 Died: 1950-08-17 View all quotes from Black Elk