Do not...
Do not sow the ryegrass and expect to harvest roses,
Because what you put in the ground is what grows…
Do not light the fire and expect water to emerge,
Because a fire can never be turned into water…
Do not spread hatred and hope to receive love
Because the hate you give cuts you off from love…
Do not sow the seeds of war and wish to stay peaceful…
Because what you plant, you will always collect it…
Do not show disrespect to others and want to be respected
Because whoever wants to be respected starts by showing respect to others…
Do not ill-treat people and wait to be better treated.
Because he who has dignity doesn’t hurt anyone else’s…
Do not cultivate laziness and expect the job to be done.
Do not do the same thing every single year and want your life to change…
Do not be wicked and look forward to being kindly treated…
Do not mimic the slave’s routine and expect to become a king..
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