My mind shall not be perverted... I shall abide cherishing goodwill and with no hatred in heart.

That which is selfless, hard it is to see;
Not easy is it to perceive the truth.
But who has ended craving utterly
Has naught to cling to, he alone can see.
(Beyond the Dichotomy)

lessons from the venerable Buddha from the book,
"The Lions Roar: An Anthology of the Buddhas Teachings Selected from the Pali Canon"
translated by David Maurice