Sunday, April 4, 2010

What you have taken

Give more than you have taken.

Be grateful for what you are given.

No living man has attained to the summit of "deserve," nor reached the heaven of "earned," for mercy has shielded us from punishment and greed has locked away reward.

If asked for anything from another, whether friend or enemy, offer it freely, without expectation of reward, though it may be your last crumb of bread.

Be fair, always. Be just in your dealings with friends and enemies.

Vanquish anger. It is the fire you kindle that will most often burn you. Rage is a noose you have wrapped around your neck; it is a spear you have handed the envious. It is an enemy; do not befriend it. Be ashamed to shelter it and be afraid of it.

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