Ancient text found on pre Eve Gate artifacts brought to New Eden:
A human being is part of the whole, called by us 'Universe'; a part limited in time and space. Experiencing themselves, their thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest -- a kind of optical delusion of their consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature,
Nobody is able to achieve this completely. Striving for such achievement is, in itself, a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security.