But let us not too hastily triumph in the shame of Sparta, lest we aggravate our own condemnation.

Let us therefore be of a reverent spirit, and fear the long-suffering of God, that it tend not to our condemnation.

Let us live for the beauty of our own reality.

Let us forget the frustrations of the past and think of our unfulfilled potential.

If we are not our brother's keeper, at least let us not be his executioner.

Let us fill our hearts with our own compassion - towards ourselves and towards all living beings.