IX

ONE MUST CONQUER all enemies only with love, for the only way to truly win any battle is to make the battle nonexistent; the only winning move is not to fight. May love be one’s sword.
WHEN ONE COMES into conflict with another, one’s goodness must become of power. One’s truth and justice become a stable constant within the conflict, for with goodness shining through one needs no armor.
ONE MUST PLACE humor in front an opponent, as a most powerful shield, for their untamed mind shall wander and allow spears of peace to run true into the opponents heart. You must become one with the opponent, to understand the opponent, to make peace with the opponent.
ONE MUST ALWAYS fight for ideals of honor and principle, holding a conviction for the sacredness of human life. In doing this, the ignorant will first ignore you, for they shall not understand. Next the ignorant will laugh at you, for they shall not understand. Then the ignorant shall fight you, for they wish not to feel as if they do not understand. This is when the wise one shall win.