“Thoughts are like arrows, once released they strike their mark. Guard them well or one day you may be your own victim.” – Navajo Saying

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Navajo (“Dine”) culture has many proverbs beyond human memory. Such wisdom lasts for generations for a good reason. In this case, this proverb means that we should be careful of the things we say. It’s best to control our thoughts, particularly our unkind thoughts. Words can hurt people, and once spoken, they cannot be unspoken.