Evil Quote by Christine Woodward
““An old man spoke to his grandson. "My child," he said. "Inside everyone there is a battle between two wolves. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, inferiority, lies, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, and truth." The boy thought for a moment. Then he asked, "Which wolf wins?" A moment of silence passed before the old man replied. And then he said, "The one you feed." - Native American Folk Tale””
About This Quote
Source Folklore: Native American Tale, oral tradition
The story teaches that our inner character depends on what we nurture; feeding good virtues leads to positive outcomes.
In simple terms: Nurture good qualities to shape yourself.
Key Takeaway
Feed the good wolf within.
Themes
virtue
inner conflict
choice
growth
mindfulness
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
moral
educational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- self‑improvement
- education
- mental health
Key Concepts
psychology
folklore
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Which virtues do you nurture daily?
- How can you balance acknowledging both sides?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on good may ignore necessary self‑discipline.
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