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“. A terrible battle between two wolves. One wolf is bad - pride, jealousy, greed. The other wolf is good - kindness, hope, truth. The child asks, 'Who will win?' The grandfather answers simply, 'The one you feed.” quote by Tristan Bancks
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““. A terrible battle between two wolves. One wolf is bad - pride, jealousy, greed. The other wolf is good - kindness, hope, truth. The child asks, 'Who will win?' The grandfather answers simply, 'The one you feed.””

Tristan Bancks

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Feeding the positive wolf—kindness, hope, truth—cultivates goodness, while feeding negativity sustains the harmful side.

In simple terms: Feed the good wolf within you.

Key Takeaway

Nurture kindness, hope, and truth.

Themes

morality choice inner conflict growth psychology

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

Children:1 Kindness:1 Lion:0 Two wolves:1 War:0 Wolf:1 Wolves:1 Wolves Wolf:0 Battle Wolves:0 Wolf Good:1

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • education
  • self‑help
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

dualism self‑control ethical development

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which inner wolf do you feed today?
  • How can you strengthen the positive aspects?
A Different Perspective

Oversimplifies complex moral psychology.

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