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One evening an old Secwepemc told his grandson about
a battle that goes
on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between 2 wolves.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance,
self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride,
superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility,
kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and
faith."
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his
grandfather, "Which wolf wins?"
The old Secwepemc simply replied, "The one you feed."
(Words of Wisdom -The Shuswap Legend of Two Wolves) |
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"Als je s'morgens
wakker wordt, Poeh,' zei Knorretje tenslotte, 'wat is dan je eerste
gedachte?' 'Wat zal ik gebruiken voor mijn ontbijt?' zei Poeh. 'En
jij, Knorrie, waar denk jij aan? ''Ik denk altijd: Wat zou er vandaag
nu weer voor bijzonders gebeuren, 'zei Knorretje. Poeh knikte nadenkend.
'Komt op hetzelfde neer', zei hij. (Benjamin Hoff)
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