An old Grandfather, whose grandson came to him with anger at a schoolmate who
had done him an injustice, said, "Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have
felt a great hate for those that have taken so much, with no sorrow for what
they do. But hate wears you down, and does not hurt your enemy. It is like
taking poison and wishing your enemy would die. I have struggled with these
feelings many times."
He continued, "It is as if there are two wolves inside me; one is good and does
no harm. He lives in harmony with all around him and does not take offense when
no offense was intended. He will only fight when it is right to do so, and in
the right way."
"But the other wolf, ah! He is full of anger. The littlest thing will set him
into a fit of temper. He fights everyone, all the time, for no reason. He cannot
think because his anger and hate are so great. It is hard to live with these two
wolves inside me, for both of them try to dominate my spirit."
The boy looked intently into his Grandfather's eyes and asked, "Which one wins,
Grandfather?"
The Grandfather solemnly said, "The one I feed."
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