SOME  OF THE COSTS OF WAR
  
- 1.5 months of       global military spending can feed all the world’s hungry for one full       year. 
- The actual and projected       costs of the wars in Iraq       and Afghanistan       since 2001 could feed all the world's hungry for 67 years.
- One year’s cost of war in Africa could ensure that every African man, woman, and child in need has lifelong  access to clean water. 
- The cost of       having one US soldier       stationed in Afghanistan       for one year can instead build 20 schools for Afghan children. 
- The lost       economic value due to Liberia's wars could have paid for the entire high school education of 
 every person in       the country and a solar cooking set for every household, plus furnish       70,000 villages
 across Africa with solar       lighting, 20,000 water wells, and 500 hospitals.
- One day of war       in Iraq       costs US taxpayers US$720 million. One minute of war costs US$500,000. One       second of war costs US$8,300.
- One month of global military spending can provide 3.6 billion       children with a month’s water, food, healthcare and education. 
- African nations       engaged in conflict experience 50% higher infant mortality.  
- Two weeks of global military spending can       secure water for life for 2.4 billion people.  
Weapons 
  
- One       month of global weapons purchased at a cost of US$108.3 billion can feed       95.7 million hungry children 3 wholesome and nutritious meals a day for 10       years.
- One       year’s cost of weapons imported to Africa can drill 56,000 drinking water wells.
- The       cost of a single B-2 stealth bomber can serve 2.56 billion meals for the       hungry, restore the sight of 31.4 million blind patients, remove 1 million       explosive landmines, or build 713,000 new family homes.
- Not included herein       are other war-related costs.
- Not included herein       are emotional, psychological, physical, mental and spiritual costs.
The Baha’i FaithWe exhorted all men, and particularly this people, through Our wise counsels and loving 
admonitions, and forbade them to engage in sedition, quarrels, disputes and conflict. 
As a result of this, and by the grace of God, 
WAYWARDNESS AND FOLLY WERE CHANGED INTO PIETY AND UNDERSTANDING, A
ND WEAPONS CONVERTED INTO INSTRUMENTS OF PEACE.~ 
Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, Section 2
We pray God-exalted be His glory-and cherish the hope that He may graciously assist 
the manifestations of affluence and power and the daysprings of sovereignty and glory, 
the kings of the earth - may God aid them through His strengthening grace-to establish 
Peace. This, indeed, is the 
GREATEST MEANS FOR INSURING THE TRANQUILITY OF 
THE NATIONS. It is incumbent upon the Sovereigns of the world-may God assist them, 
unitedly, to 
HOLD FAST UNTO THIS PEACE, WHICH IS THE CHIEF INSTRUMENT FOR 
THE PROTECTION OF ALL MANKIND. ~ 
Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, Section 2 
It is Our hope that they will arise to 
ACHIEVE WHAT WILL BE CONDUCIVE TO THE WELL-BEING OF MAN. It is their duty to convene an all-inclusive assembly, which either they themselves or their ministers will attend, and to enforce whatever measures are required to 
ESTABLISH UNITY AND CONCORD AMONGST MEN. 
THEY MUST PUT AWAY THE WEAPONS OF WAR, AND TURN TO THE INSTRUMENTS OF UNIVERSAL RECONSTRUCTION. ~ 
Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, Section 2 
Should one king rise up against another, all the other kings must arise to deter him. Arms and armaments will, then, be no more needed beyond that which is necessary to insure the internal security of their respective countries. If they attain unto this all-surpassing blessing, the people of each nation will pursue, with tranquility and contentment, their own occupations, and the groanings and lamentations of most men would be silenced. ~ 
Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, Section 2
 Briefly, this Wronged One hath, in the face of all that hath befallen Him at their hands, and all that hath been said of Him, endured patiently, and held His peace, inasmuch as it is Our purpose, 
THROUGH THE LOVING PROVIDENCE OF GOD-EXALTED BE HIS GLORY-AND HIS SURPASSING MERCY, TO ABOLISH, THROUGH THE FORCE OF OUR UTTERANCE, ALL DISPUTES, WAR, AND BLOODSHED, FROM THE FACE OF THE EARTH.
~ 
Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, Section 2 
The well-being of  mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its 
UNITY IS FIRMLY ESTABLISHED. ~ 
Gleanings from the Writings  of Bahá'u'lláh, Page 286
  O contending peoples  and kindreds of the earth! 
SET YOUR FACES TOWARDS  UNITY,  and let the radiance of its light shine upon you. Gather ye together, and for  the sake of God resolve to root out whatever is the source of contention  amongst you.
~ 
Promulgation  of Universal Peace, Page 107
It is incumbent upon all the peoples of the world to 
RECONCILE THEIR  DIFFERENCES, and, with 
PERFECT UNITY AND PEACE, abide beneath the shadow  of the Tree of His care and loving-kindness. 
~ 
Gleanings from the Writings  of Bahá'u'lláh, Page 6
The world is in greatest need of international peace.  Until it  is established, mankind will not attain composure and tranquility.
~ 
Promulgation of Universal Peace, Page  301  
  Today there is no greater glory for man than that of service in the  cause of the Most Great Peace.  
PEACE IS LIGHT, whereas war is darkness. 
PEACE IS LIFE;  war is death.  
PEACE IS GUIDANCE; war is error. 
PEACE IS THE  FOUNDATION OF GOD; war is a satanic institution.  
PEACE IS THE  ILLUMINATION OF THE WORLD OF HUMANITY; war is the destroyer of human  foundations.
~ 
Promulgation of Universal Peace, Page  123
BishnoismWe should think before we speak and our  speech should be filtered off the impurities e.g. ego, lie, enmity, abuse,  insult, criticism, bad intention,  etc. Our speech should be polite, true, kind, sweet and with positive intention and it should not  hurt other’s feelings and sentiments. 
~ 
Principles  of Bishnoism, Principle 9
Sometimes due to anger & frustration we  speak badly to our loved ones and friends & colleagues, but afterwards we  regret and lose our relationship & friendship. If we have said bad thing to  someone then we should not take any time to say sorry and apologize to reduce  the damage. In the future we may not get chance to say sorry. 
SAYING SORRY DOES  NOT REFLECT OUR WEAKNESS BUT IT SHOWS OUR GREATNESS. 
  ~ 
Principles  of Bishnoism, Principle 9
WITH GOOD & SWEET SPEECH WE CAN MAKE AND WIN FRIENDS, RELATIONS  AND CUSTOMERS, and with bad speech we lose  them.  Sometimes we try to bully others,  pass the buck to others and make excuses to try to satisfy our ego, to hide our  error or to prove our supremacy, but we never get good results out of it. 
  ~ 
Principles  of Bishnoism, Principle 9
When we know that we are wrong and others  are right but with arguments we try to prove others wrong, that is very bad and  people start avoiding us. 
  ~ 
Principles  of Bishnoism, Principle 15
Without listening to others, we try to  prove ourselves right by debating. This is a major cause of health problems of  hypertension, high blood pressure, heart attach, stroke and fighting. This  increase jealousy, enmity and decreases faith & trust and spoils  relationship & friendship. 
  ~ 
Principles  of Bishnoism, Principle 15
GREAT PEOPLE WILL NEVER ARGUE AND THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT  THEY ARE WEAK.   ~ 
Principles  of Bishnoism, Principle 15
BuddhismWhatever righteous gains the monk may  obtain in a righteous way — even if only the alms in his bowl — he does not  consume them alone. He consumes them after sharing them in common with his  virtuous fellows in the holy life. This is a condition that is conducive to  amiability, that engenders feelings of endearment, engenders feelings of  respect, leading to a sense of fellowship, a lack of disputes, harmony, & a  state of unity.
  ~ 
Tipitaka,  Saraniya Sutta: Conducive to Amiability 
With reference to the virtues that are  untorn, unbroken, unspotted, unsplattered, liberating, praised by the wise,  untarnished, leading to concentration — the monk dwells with his virtue in tune  with that of his fellows in the holy life, to their faces & behind their  backs. This is a condition that is conducive to amiability, that engenders  feelings of endearment, engenders feelings of respect, leading to a sense of  fellowship, a lack of disputes, harmony, & a state of unity.
  ~ 
Tipitaka,  Saraniya Sutta: Conducive to Amiability 
With reference to views that are noble,  leading outward, that lead those who act in accordance with them to the right  ending of suffering & stress — the monk dwells with his views in tune with  those of his fellows in the holy life, to their faces & behind their backs. 
  ~ 
Tipitaka,  Saraniya Sutta: Conducive to Amiability
All tremble at violence,
  Life is dear to all.
  Comparing others with oneself
  One should neither kill nor cause others to kill.
  ~ 
Dhammapada, v. 129
Victory breeds hatred,
  The defeated live in pain.  
HAPPILY THE  PEACEFUL LIVE,
  Giving up victory and defeat.
  ~ 
Dhammapada, v. 201 
Whoever, seeking his own  happiness, 
  harms not with the rod other pleasure-loving beings,   
EXPERIENCES  HAPPINESS HEREAFTER.~ 
Dhammapada, v. 131-132
Speak not harshly to anyone. Those thus  addressed will retort. 
  Painful, indeed, is vindictive speech. Blows in exchange may bruise you.
  ~ 
Dhammapada, v. 133
If, like a cracked gong,  you silence yourself, you have already attained nibbāna. 
No vindictiveness will be found in you.
Nibbāna means Eternal Bliss.
~ 
Dhammapada, v. 133-134
Noble and brahman, commoner and serf,
  None can evade and play the truant here:
  The impending doom overwhelms one and all.
  Here is no place for strife with elephants
  Or chariots of war or infantry,
  Nay, nor for war or woven spell or curse
  Nor may finance avail to win the day.
  ~ 
Tipitaka,  Samyutta Nikaya i, 101 
Bửu Sơn Kỳ HươngThere isn’t any legitimate reason, be it for ourselves or for our  people, to cause harm to other races. 
~ Miraculous Thất Sơn (Seven Mountain), Page 81
Cao ĐàiALL SENTIENT BEINGS  ARE CHILDREN OF THE DIVINE FATHER, we must love, protect and help one another as if we are kindred.
~ The Spiritual Practice of the Head of Cao Đài  Religion, Page 7
Eventually, everyone on Earth is a  disciple of God - all are decent and virtuous people  who no longer covet power and wealth, and bear no resentment and hatred. They know  how 
TO LOVE AND  HELP ONE ANOTHER, THEY KNOW HOW TO SHARE THE JOY AND HARDSHIP AS IF THEY ARE  KINFOLKS. Every family is happy and  contented. Every nation is in peace.     
~ The Teachings of the Head of Cao Đài Religion, Page 21
GOVERNING  THE RIGHT WAY  BRINGS PEACE, HAPPINESS AND CONTENTMENT TO ALL CITIZENS. Educating with universal perspectives that cultivate individuals  who work to benefit the entire society, to 
BUILD LOVE AND ERASE HATRED. 
  ~ 
God’s  Letter of Instructions to Humanity, Page 8
A family that  is in a state of discord will never be at peace… Such family will have lots of  troubles and arguments... A society that is in a state of discord means that it  will be in a state of chaos, where there is no order, justice, and the strong  oppresses the weak, the clever bullies the ignorant. The citizens will be in a  state of confusion and rebellion. 
  ~ 
Guidelines  of Spiritual Practice, Cultivating Virtue
Christianity  Salt is good: but if  the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? 
HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES, AND HAVE PEACE ONE WITH  ANOTHER.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Mark 9:50
Glory to God in the  highest, and on earth 
PEACE, GOOD WILL  TOWARD MEN.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Luke 2:14
Let us therefore  follow after the things which make for 
PEACE,  AND THINGS WHEREWITH ONE MAY EDIFY ANOTHER.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Romans 14:19
Let every one of us 
PLEASE HIS NEIGHBOR FOR HIS GOOD TO EDIFICATION.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Romans 15:2
Wherefore receive ye  one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Romans 15:7
I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,  that all of you 
AGREE  WITH ONE ANOTHER so that there may be no divisions among you and  that you may be 
PERFECTLY  UNITED IN MIND AND THOUGHT.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, 1 Corinthians 1:10
For God is not the  author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, 1 Corinthians 14:33
Be perfect, 
BE OF GOOD COMFORT, BE OF ONE MIND, LIVE IN PEACE; and the God of love  and peace shall be with you.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, 2 Corinthians 13:11
Idolatry, witchcraft,  hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings,  murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you  before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things 
SHALL NOT INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD. But the fruit of  the Spirit 
IS LOVE, JOY, PEACE,  LONGSUFFERING, GENTLENESS, GOODNESS, FAITH, MEEKNESS, TEMPERANCE: against such there  is no law.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, 2 Corinthians 5:20-23
For he is our peace,  who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition  between us; having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of  commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new  man, so making peace; and that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by  the cross, having slain the enmity thereby: And came and preached peace to you  which were afar off, and to them that were nigh.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Ephesians 2:14-17
With all lowliness  and meekness, with longsuffering, 
FORBEARING ONE ANOTHER  IN LOVE; 
ENDEAVORING TO KEEP THE UNITY OF  THE SPIRIT IN THE BOND OF PEACE.   ~ 
Holy Bible, Ephesians 4:2-3
BEAR  WITH EACH OTHER AND FORGIVE WHATEVER GRIEVANCES you  may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all  these virtues put on 
LOVE, WHICH BINDS THEM ALL TOGETHER IN PERFECT UNITY. 
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Colossians 3:13-14
And to esteem them  very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. Now  we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded,  support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil  unto any man; but 
EVER FOLLOW THAT WHICH IS GOOD, BOTH AMONG YOURSELVES,  AND TO ALL MEN.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, 1 Thessalonians 5:13-15
Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith,  love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.  Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know  they produce quarrels.     
~ Holy Bible, 2 Timothy 2:22-23
And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to  everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently  instruct, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a  knowledge of the truth, and that they will come to their senses...
  ~ 
Holy Bible, 2 Timothy 2:24-26
FOLLOW PEACE WITH ALL MEN, AND HOLINESS, without which no  man shall see the Lord.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Hebrews 12:14
LET BROTHERLY LOVE CONTINUE.   ~ 
Holy Bible, Hebrews 13:1
For where envying and  strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. But the wisdom that is from  above is first 
PURE, THEN PEACEABLE, GENTLE, AND  EASY TO BE ENTREATED, FULL OF MERCY AND GOOD FRUITS, without partiality, and  without hypocrisy. And the 
FRUIT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS  IS SOWN IN PEACE OF THEM THAT MAKE PEACE. 
  ~ 
Holy Bible, James 3:16-18
Be turned from evil,  and do good; 
MAKE A SEARCH FOR PEACE, DESIRING  IT WITH ALL YOUR HEART.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Psalms 34:14
But 
THE GENTLE WILL HAVE THE EARTH FOR THEIR HERITAGE; they will take  their delight in peace without measure.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Psalms 37:11
Give attention to the  good man, and take note of the upright; because the end of that man is peace.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Psalms 37:37
I will give ear to  the voice of the Lord; for he will say words of peace to his people and to his  saints; but let them not go back to their foolish ways.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Psalms 85:8
Great peace has  lovers of your law; they have no cause for falling.
  ~ 
Holy Bible, Psalms 119:165
Đạo Dừa TO HAVE PEACE, HUMANITY MUST FIRST BE IN HARMONY WITH THE  ANIMALS; do not kill them to feed ourselves, then  there will be peace among humankind.
  ~ 
Nam Quốc Phật Pagoda, Page 101 
The EssenesIn the reign of Peace, there is neither hunger  nor thirst,
  Neither cold wind nor hot wind,
  Neither old age nor death.
  In the reign of Peace,
  Both animals and men shall be undying,
  Waters and plants shall be undrying,
  And the food of life shall be  never-failing.
  ~ 
The  Essene Gospel of Peace, Book Three, Angel of Peace
And let the peace of both
  Reign among the sons of men.
  Come to me all that are weary,
  And that suffer in strife and affliction!
  For my peace will strengthen thee and  comfort thee.
  For my peace is exceeding full of joy.
  Wherefore do I always greet thee after this  manner:
  Peace be with thee!
  ~ 
The  Essene Gospel of Peace, Book Three, Angel of Peace
And then wilt thou find peace also among  thyselves,
  For the Kingdom of the Law is within thee.
  And return to thy Brothers
  give thy peace to them also,
  For happy are they that strive for peace,
  For they will find the peace of the  Heavenly Father.
  And give to every one thy peace,
  Even as I have given my peace unto thee.
  ~ 
The  Essene Gospel of Peace, Book Three, Angel of Peace
Hinduism Steadfastly the will  must toil thereto, till efforts end in ease, and thought has passed from  thinking. Shaking off all longings bred by dreams of fame and gain, shutting the  doorways of the senses close with watchful ward; so, step by step, it comes to  gift of peace assured and heart assuaged, When the mind dwells self-wrapped,  and the soul broods Cumberless.
~ 
The Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 6    
Hòa Hảo BuddhismMoreover,  Buddha's mercy and compassion are very wide and deep: they are 
BOUNDLESS, WITHOUT  DISCRIMINATION OF RACE, OF SOCIAL STATUS AND ARE BESTOWED UPON ALL LIVING  CREATURES. There is, therefore, no valid reason for us to do harm to other people only for our own sake  or that of our fellow-countrymen. On the contrary, we should have 
A SPIRIT OF CONCORD, OF INDULGENCE towards them and  we should make it our duty to help them in case of distress.
~ 
The  Teachings of Prophet Huỳnh Phú Sổ, Be Thankful to  Our Fellow Countrymen and Mankind
War is a folly,  indeed,
  Killing  brings nothing in the end!
  Life is  short, shorten it no further
  Help each  other to live longer  
PUT LOVE FOR  HUMANITY FIRST  LET NOT OUR  OPINION MAR HARMONY.
  ~ Illuminating the Way I, The Voice within the Lotus, Page  481
Human  beings reside on the same planet,
  We should  see each other as of one race 
  Help each  other to live happily  
ONE SHOULD NOT BRING  HARM TO THE LIFE OF OTHERS  A fair  person does not separate according to colors 
  Nor  discriminate between rich and poor,  
TOGETHER IN LOVE AND  RESPECT  THUS NEVER WILL THERE  BE WARS AND HOSTILITIES IN LIFE.
  ~ 
Illuminating  the Way III, Lotus Realm
Try to create a peaceful world,
  Try to protect our human race.  
PRACTICE  UNIVERSAL COMPASSION  Here and now in this lifetime.
  ~ 
Illuminating the Way III, Dharma-Ending  Age
IslamTake to 
FORGIVENESS AND ENJOIN GOOD and turn aside from the ignorant.
~ 
Holy Qur’an, Chapter 7, verse 199
And obey Allah and His Messenger and do not  quarrel for then you will be weak in hearts and your power will depart, and be  patient; surely Allah is with the patient.
  ~ 
Holy Qur’an, Chapter 8, verse 46
And when they hear idle talk they turn aside  from it and say: We shall have our deeds and you shall have your deeds; peace  be on you...
  ~ 
Holy Qur’an, Chapter 28, verse 55 
DO GOOD  (TO OTHERS) AS ALLAH HAS DONE GOOD TO YOU, and do not seek to make mischief in the land, surely 
ALLAH  DOES NOT LOVE THE MISCHIEF-MAKERS.
  ~ 
Holy Qur’an, Chapter 28, verse 77
It may be that Allah will bring about
 FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN YOU AND THOSE WHOM YOU HOLD TO BE YOUR  ENEMIES among them; and Allah is Powerful;  and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.
  ~ 
Holy Qur’an 60:7
JainismHe who is quarrelsome and talks improperly, is not impartial nor  beyond the reach of deceit; but he who executes the  commands of his teacher and controls himself, sees nothing but the truth and is  exempt from deceit.
~ 
The Sûtrakritâṅga Sutra, The Thirteenth Lecture, The  Real Truth
Not desiring honor or fame, he should say nothing to anybody either  to please or to irritate him. Avoiding all evils, a monk should without  embarrassment and passion preach the Law.
  ~ 
The Sûtrakritâṅga Sutra, The Thirteenth Lecture, The  Real Truth
Towards your fellow-creatures be not  hostile: that is the Law of him who is rich in control; he who is rich in  control renounces everything, and in this world meditates on the reflections on  life. 
~ 
The Sûtrakritâṅga Sutra,The Fifteenth Lecture, The  Yamakas
Knowing the incomparable control, 
HE SHOULD NOT BE  HOSTILE TOWARDS ANYBODY, IN THOUGHTS, WORDS, OR DEEDS, having eyes to  see everything. 
  ~ 
The Sûtrakritâṅga Sutra, The Fifteenth Lecture, The  Yamakas
JudaismAnd He shall judge between the nations, and  shall decide for many peoples; and 
THEY SHALL BEAT THEIR SWORDS INTO PLOWSHARES, AND THEIR  SPEARS INTO PRUNINGHOOKS; NATION SHALL NOT LIFT UP SWORD AGAINST NATION,  NEITHER SHALL THEY LEARN WAR ANY MORE. 
~ 
The  Tanakh, Isaiah 2:4
And the wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and  the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and  the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. 
  ~
The  Tanakh, Isaiah 11:6
And the cow and the bear shall feed; their  young ones shall lie down together; and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. And  the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall  put his hand on the basilisk's den. 
  ~
The  Tanakh, Isaiah 11:7-8
    THEY SHALL NOT HURT  NOR DESTROY IN ALL MY HOLY MOUNTAIN; for the earth shall be full of  the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. 
  ~ 
The Tanakh, Isaiah 11:9
MohismIt is not that there is no peaceful abode but that I have no  peaceful heart (over others' homelessness); it is not that my wealth is not  sufficient but that my passion yearns for more (to improve others' conditions). 
  ~ 
The Book of Mozi, Book 1, Befriending the Learned
 If the rulers now really desire gain and avert loss, desire security  and avert danger, they cannot but condemn offensive wars.
  ~ 
The Book of Mozi, Book  5, Condemnation of Offensive War II
Sangha  of Bhikkhu Buddhist AssociationHuman  beings divided themselves into groups, class, societies, families and individuals,  as a result the calamity of wars occur.
  ~ 
Book of Truth, Peace I, Page 924
Sikhism       Peace in  this world, peace in the next world and peace forever, remembering Him in  meditation. 
  ~ 
Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Page 683
Searching and searching,  I have come to this realization: all peace and bliss are in the Name of the  Lord. 
  ~ 
Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Page 1206
Collecting the poison  of Maya, people think of all sorts of evil. But peace is found only by  vibrating and meditating on the Lord; with the Saints, in the Sangat, the  Society of the Saints, meet the True Guru, the Holy Guru. 
  ~ 
Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Page 1297
TaoismSages in dealing with others do not wound  them; and they who do not wound others cannot be wounded by them. Only he whom  others do not injure is able to welcome and meet men.
  ~ 
Chuang Tzu, chapter 22 
To keep from being entangled by prevailing  customs; to shun all ornamental attractions in one's self; not to be reckless  in his conduct to others; not to set himself stubbornly against a multitude; to  desire the 
PEACE  AND REPOSE OF THE WORLD IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE.
  ~ 
Chuang Tzu, Chapter 33
Tibetan BuddhismMaintaining harmony with people is 
A GREAT MERIT…
  ~ 
Sixty Songs of Milarepa, Song 44 
Universal White BrotherhoodThe first fruit of this seed is Love that  is to reign among all the people, independently of their faith and nationality.  They have to go higher than their own home, society and nation. 
LOVE SHALL  ENCOMPASS THE WHOLE HUMANKIND, BECAUSE WE ARE ALL ITS MEMBERS. IT IS ONE LIVING  ORGANISM AND WHEN IT FEELS GOOD, IT WILL BE THE SAME FOR THE NATION, FOR THE  SOCIETY, FOR HOME, FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TOO; and vice versa.
  ~ 
The  Universal LoveIN THE DIVINE LAW OF LOVE THERE IS NO DISHARMONY. When we realize Love as such a Power, it will inspire us. Then we  will be strong enough to correct all social defects not in a mechanical manner,  but through Love. When society directs its Love to someone, it will change his  mind and provide a direction in his life. 
  ~ 
The  Universal LoveAll these fingers must be united and to work together. Until the  society – the politicians, the people of culture and the people of Spirit are  disintegrated, they cannot create that effect, which is produced by the hand,  uniting all its fingers together in order to work. 
  ~ 
The  Universal LoveUNTIL  YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER AND REVENGE TO EACH OTHER, UNTIL YOU DO NOT  LOVE EACH OTHER AND YOU ARE NOT READY TO SACRIFICE FOR EACH OTHER, YOU WILL NOT  BE FREE NEITHER AS INDIVIDUALS NOR AS A SOCIETY, NEITHER AS A NATION NOR AS A  MANKIND.  ~ 
The  Universal LoveWhen you embrace somebody like a brother,  projecting your love and good thoughts, you would 
INTRODUCE LIFE IN HIM.
  ~ 
The  Universal LoveTeach yourselves and your neighbors to 
BEND HANDS AND TO EMBRACE WITH LOVE AND WISDOM.  Only in this way individuals, families and the society as a whole will be  improved in political, cultural and spiritual aspect.
  ~ 
The  Universal Love