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Black Elk

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.

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Adults have the ability to gain important insights by paying attention to young children because children's feelings and intentions are simple and honest. Because of this purity, a higher power can reveal important truths to children that adults often overlook.

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