[May 17, 2025] Protect the weak and the innocent. Don’t pick on the less fortunate; it’s immoral. Don’t antagonize the strong without cause; it’s stupid.
“Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent.” – Jonathan Swift
We all like to do what we can to help those in need, those who are down and out, and those who are destitute. Being good is giving back to your community and assisting those who require help to survive.
When things go wrong, we look to someone who will step up to slay the Dragon, rescue the maiden, and live happily ever after. This story is symbolic of human existence and tells us our place in life is not easy but that we must fight for it. To do so, you must be ready to protect the weak and innocent.
Like any athlete on the playing field, religious leader, police officer, or employee at a difficult job, having the right moral character and physical strength makes all the difference between failure and success. That is why you must have the skills and experience, the right tools and knowledge, motivation, and courage. If you lack these, you are doomed to failure.
The world is littered with the bodies of tormentors, bullies, and evil tyrants who target two things. First, you must not be weak, unimaginative, lazy, or spiritless. Second, you must protect those who are weak and innocent.
How to do that is the challenge. It would be best to adopt a high degree of discipline, boldness in your actions, and elegance in carrying them out. It means telling the truth and not being fooled by pseudo-truths or taken in by propaganda.
This way, we can see evil for what it is, making us powerful, physically strong, mentally resilient, spiritual, and devoted to our family, community, and country. You will be admired if you can do this. Your life will not be easy, far from it. You will be continuously challenged.
But only through overcoming the greatest of challenges can you be successful. In addition, do not antagonize the strong without cause, or anyone for that matter. That kind of behavior is not just stupid but morally corrupt.
Be an outstanding citizen for others. The Jesuits have it right. “Men for others” is their philosophy, and they deserve our support. Students in schools run by Jesuits are instructed hundreds of times to become community leaders.
This idea is defined in Jesuit priest Pedro Arrupe’s ideal of “men for others.” Now in their co-ed schools, it has changed to “men and women for others.” Still, it’s honest and direct. Seek the path to that which is moral and good. To do this is the way to a life of fulfillment and virtue.
There is no higher calling than to protect the weak and the innocent. There will be hell for those who refuse to help them. Protect the weak and innocent; never pick on the less fortunate; it’s immoral.
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“There is no higher calling than to protect the weak and the innocent. There will be hell for those who refuse to help them. Protect the weak and innocent; never pick on the less fortunate; it’s immoral.” – Gen. Doug Satterfield. This is the best of the best quote and very true. That is why we are able to exist as a stable society, one that has a number of useful and wise rules to live by.
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Protect the weak and the innocent. Don’t pick on the less fortunate; it’s immoral. Don’t antagonize the strong without cause; it’s stupid. RULE 36. I have my copy of this book and if you want a book of condensed wisdom, this book is it.