Breaking the rules can be deadly. Following them can be worse.

The Ten Golden Rules: They are simple.

Do not mistake humble for weak, nor meek for frail.

Don’t confuse empathy with stupidity, or honesty with foolhardiness.

At no time underestimate the power of gratitude.

Always be appreciative and sincere.

Forever hold true the virtues of integrity and patience.

Never assume.

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The Ten Rules of Karma: They are certain.

Expectations based on pretenses often come with a price tag too high for even the loftiest of egos. Arrogance is certain to find its way back to powerlessness.

Those who put themselves first always die unaided, afraid, and eventually overlooked.

Honor comes not with manipulation or forced servitude.

What you give is what you receive tenfold.

Truth is in action and intention alone.

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The Word:

The meek shall inherit the earth.

Or so they said…