We need to understand that when we do harm to another, we do harm to ourselves. We need to live humanely in this world, choosing to love others and ignoring our personal concerns. This kinship with others might be what it takes to save the planet from extinction.
We will put in the extra effort and even hardship if we know that we will gain something better for it. Self-discipline, if practiced with understanding and clear goals, will lead to a greater result. If you put in extra effort in this way, you gain a better life.
There is no greater illusion than fear, no greater wrong than preparing to defend ourselves, no greater misfortune than having an enemy. Whoever can see through all fear will always be safe. If you understand this, peace and harmony naturally arise.
The ideal justice is seldom attained because the enforcement of the rules is inconsistent. To administer justice the executive needs to be clear in mind and firm in action. Their attitude should be compassionate and the purpose educational, the aim is to prevent further mischief.
Quote: Peacefulness is the natural seed of a violent world.