He conveyed a strange impression of being in safety, and completely secure. He had a courteous little manner with him, and smiled and nodded, as I pointed out the hills and the tall trees to him, as if he were interested in everything, and incapable of surprise at anything. I wondered if this consistency was produced by an entire ignorance of the evil of the world, or by a deep knowledge and acceptance of it.

Do not be devilish.

Don't make a deal with the devil.

Reject evil. Choose the good.

If you turn from evil ways, you will be well.

The practice of love offers no place of safety. We risk loss, hurt, pain. We risk being acted upon by forces outside our control.