New to programming

Dear /prog/:

I'm completely new to programming and I'm debating between learning C++ or Python. I began learning on C++ but found it to be quite intensive.

Any resources, suggestions, or guides for a complete beginner to programming?

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http://mislav.uniqpath.com/poignant-guide/images/about.the.poignant.guide-3.gif

which cavity -_-