A man cannot be a true reformer who is actuated by hatred of some individual or class. His motive power must be love for his fellows.

Love will banish war, caste, slavery, tyranny, and all injustice. It will lead men away from crime. It will drive out cruelty, inhumanity, and uncharitableness.

Love is but another name for brotherhood. It is the foe of all forms of selfishness.

Love begets love. It is a blessing to him that gives and him that takes. It brings forth charity, mercy, forbearance, tolerance, benevolence.

Selfish love is not love at all. It is lust. Real love only strives to bless its objects.

The Essene