Miscellaneous tenets

Here can be read a number of miscellaneous tenets which are not mentioned in the Code, but should be known for all Jedi.

• The Jedi are the guardians of civilization, yet do not allow civilization to destroy needlessly.
• A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for aggression or personal gain.
  • A Jedi does not act for personal power.
  • Jedi respect each other, and all other life forms.
  • Jedi must put the needs of the community above the needs of individuals.
  • A Jedi must protect the weak and defenseless from evil.
  • Jedi must always cooperate in battle or crisis.
  • Jedi must not have wants; self-reliance must be shown.
  • A Jedi will use only the appropriate force to subdue an opponent.
  • A Jedi will not take revenge.
  • A Jedi does not cling to the past, or look to far into the future. The present moment is always the most important.
  • A Jedi takes no pleasure in combat. 
  • A Jedi keeps the peace.
  • A Jedi never argues based on emotion only based on logic.
  • A Jedi will never break an oath.