"Dentro de cada hombre hay dos lobos luchando"
— Italo Calvino
Simplified Meaning:
Everyone has good and bad inside them fighting for control. Imagine two wolves: one is kind, helpful, and honest; the other is angry, selfish, and dishonest. These wolves are always struggling inside us to see which one will lead our actions. For example, if someone gets angry because a friend canceled plans, they might feel two urges. One urge, driven by the "bad wolf," might be to yell at their friend and end the friendship. The other urge, led by the "good wolf," might be to calmly understand the friend's reason and forgive them. The one we choose to listen to more often becomes stronger. In life, choosing patience and kindness (the good wolf) over anger and selfishness (the bad wolf) can lead to better relationships and a happier life. Every day, in small decisions, we can choose which wolf to feed, and this shapes who we become.
