The following beautiful prayer was recorded in a collection of noble sayings compiled by Eusebius of Caesarea, about 325 A.D.
May I be no man’s enemy, and may I be the friend of that which is eternal and abides.
May I love, seek and attain only that which is good.
May I wish for all men’s happiness and envy none.
May I never rejoice in the ill fortune of one who has wronged me, when I have said or done that which is wrong, may I never wait for rebuke of others, but always rebuke myself until I make amends.
May I win no victory that harms either me or my opponent
May I, to the extent of my power give all needful help to my friends and those who are in want.
May I be able, by gentle and healing words when visiting those in grief, to soften their pain.
May I respect myself.
May I always keep tame that which rages within me.
May I accustom myself to be gentle and never angry with people because of circumstances.
May I never discuss who is wicked and what wicked things he has done, but know good men and follow in their footsteps.
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