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"The Force is what gives a Jedi his (her) power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together". "There are two sides to the Force; the light side and the dark side" "The Force both commands and obeys" "The Force is not itself good or evil; it is a reflection of nature, and nature itself can be cold and cruel. Evil ones can harness the Force to their will-and, by doing so, lose something of their humanity, becoming virtual avatars of the dark side of the Force. For the master of the dark side, as for the master of the light, it cannot be said whether one controls the Force. or the Force the master; to ask which is the actor and which the acted upon is a question of no meaning". "To use the Force one must be at harmony with it. Only when calm, at peace, can one act with assurance of control. When one is at harmony with the Universe, one acts as one must maintain harmony. The will and the Force are one; the actor and the acted upon, the same. There is no contradiction: there is unity. That is the path of light". "Yet the nature of the Force is hidden and subtle. Questions about the nature of matter and energy are more easily answered. Intelligent beings developed a high technology by understanding of physical law-yet understanding of the Universes mystical nature lagged behind. Intelligent beings built advanced cultures, which were cold, cruel, ignorant of the beat of realities heart". "It was inevitable that some men would use the Force to slake their base lust for wealth and power. The dark side is easy and seductive; the first successes brought thirst for more. These evil ones brought the great Jedi low, hunting down and killing all of their ancient order. All-or almost all". "The Jedi does not act for personal gain, of wealth or of power. He acts to gain knowledge; to sustain freedom, life and learning; to defeat those who would impose tyranny, death and ignorance". "Where wealth and power is needed to acheive the goals set for the Jedi, wealth is needed to purchase material; power is required to obtain the help of others. The Jedi is not interested in wealth or power for its material benefits or advantages, and will surrender it once the goals are achieved". From The Jedi Handbook. |
