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If those bad words come, I let them come in one ear and go…

“If those bad words come, I let them come in one ear and go out the other. I never let them come out of my mouth. If a bad word comes in your ear and then comes out of your mouth, it will go someplace and hurt somebody. If I did that, that hurt would come back twice as hard on me.” quote by Wallace Black Elk Lakota
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““If those bad words come, I let them come in one ear and go out the other. I never let them come out of my mouth. If a bad word comes in your ear and then comes out of your mouth, it will go someplace and hurt somebody. If I did that, that hurt would come back twice as hard on me.””

Wallace Black Elk Lakota

About This Quote

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

Encourages filtering harmful language, keeping negativity out of speech to prevent harm.

In simple terms: Avoid repeating bad words.

Key Takeaway

Guard your words.

Themes

self‑control communication ethics

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

advice ethics

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • public speaking
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

mindfulness non‑violence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What words do you consider harmful?
  • How can you practice mindful speech?
A Different Perspective

Might be overly strict for casual speech.

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