The Moral Vision
A Lesson from a Tiger
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prey. They only attack man when they have already
been wounded by him.
This information from the world of nature holds
deep significance for man. It shows that one should
not think of anyone—not even the most savage
people—as one’s enemy in advance. One will only
be treated as an enemy if that is how one sees
others. If one does not view them with animosity,
they are more likely to be amicable in return.
The second lesson is that one should not take
measures against anyone without sufficient
preparation. If the measures that one takes are
indecisive, they are sure to be counter-productive.
The other party will only become further provoked,
and tension between the two will deepen further.
Everyone has certain needs and desires in this
world, which they remain busy fulfilling. The secret
of life is not to stand in a person’s way. If one does
not make oneself a target for another’s vengeance,
but lets everyone continue pursuing his own goal in
life, then one is not going to find one’s own path
blocked by others. One will find everyone so
