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“Inside of me there are two dogs. One is mean and evil and the other is good and they fight each other all the time. When asked which one wins I answer, the one I feed the most.”

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Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull, whose real name was Tatanka Iyotake, was a renowned American Indian tribal chief. Born in 1831, he was a member of the Hunkpapa Lakota tribe. Known for his pivotal role in the resistance against American colonizers, especially in the Battle of Little Bighorn, Sitting Bull was a symbol of the Lakota people's struggle for independence and dignity. His leadership and military strategies earned him great respect among the Lakota people. more

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