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“In Life’s name and for Life’s sake, I say that I will use the Art for nothing but the service of that Life. I will guard growth and ease pain. I will fight to preserve what grows and lives well in its own way; and I will change no object or creature unless its growth and life, or that of the…” quote by Diane Duane
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““In Life’s name and for Life’s sake, I say that I will use the Art for nothing but the service of that Life. I will guard growth and ease pain. I will fight to preserve what grows and lives well in its own way; and I will change no object or creature unless its growth and life, or that of the system of which it is part, are threatened. To these ends, in the practice of my Art, I will put aside fear for courage, and death for life, when it is right to do so—till Universe’s end. I will look always toward the Heart of Time, where all times are one, where all our sundered worlds lie whole, as they were meant to be.””

Diane Duane

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker vows to use their power solely to protect life, growth, and balance, setting aside fear and death when necessary.

In simple terms: Use power to protect life, not dominate it.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize compassion over personal gain.

Themes

ethics responsibility life preservation

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • medical decisions
  • environmental activism
  • technology development

Key Concepts

bioethics moral philosophy environmental stewardship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sacrifices are justified for the greater good?
  • How do we balance fear and courage?
A Different Perspective

Power can be misused despite noble intent.

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