May I be no man’s enemy, and may I be the friend of that which is eternal
and abides.
May I never quarrel with those nearest me: and if I do, may I be reconciled quickly.
May I wish for all men’s happiness and envy none.
May I never rejoice in the ill-fortune of one who has wronged me.
(Prayer of Eusebius, 3rd century)
May I never quarrel with those nearest me: and if I do, may I be reconciled quickly.
May I love, seek, and attain only that
which is good.
May I wish for all men’s happiness and envy none.
May I never rejoice in the ill-fortune of one who has wronged me.
When I have done or said what is wrong, may I never wait for the rebuke
of others, but always rebuke myself until I make amends.
May I win
no victory that harms either me or my opponent.
May I reconcile friends
who are angry with one another.
May I never fail a friend who is
in danger.
When visiting those in grief may I be able by gentle and
healing words to soften their pain.
May I respect myself. May
I always keep tame that which rages within me.
May I accustom myself
to be gentle, and never be angry with people because of circumstances.
May I never discuss who is wicked and what wicked things he has done, but
know good men and follow in their footsteps.
(Prayer of Eusebius, 3rd century)