If you cannot help someone, make certain that you do not knowingly hurt them.

If you cannot lift another up, make certain that you do not knowingly knock him down.

If you cannot offer your hand in peace, make certain that you do not raise your sword instead.

If you cannot love another, make certain that you do not hate.

If you cannot fill another's hunger or quench his thirst, make certain you do not take what little bread or water he has left from him.

If you cannot help another to carry his burden, make certain you do not add more weight to his present load.

If you cannot give to another, make certain that you do not rob him of what he has.

If you cannot respect another, make certain that you do not take his dignity away from him.

If you cannot add joy and happiness to another's life, make certain that you do not knowingly create sorrow and unhappiness.

If you cannot set another free, make certain you do not imprison him.

If you cannot help another in his understanding, make certain that you do not add confusion.

If you cannot bring light to another, make certain you do not create darkness.

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