306. A tree makes no distinction in the shade it gives. Even so, the sincere meditator should make no distinction between any beings, but should develop love equally towards thieves, murderers, enemies and towards themself, thinking: ‘How may these beings be without enmity and without harm, how may they be at peace, secure and happy, how may they look after themselves?’
Mil.410* (Mil 7.7.5)