Knife

The heart is our garden, and along with each action there is an intention that is planted like a seed. 

We can use a sharp knife to cut someone, and if our intention is to do harm, we will be a murderer. 

We can perform an almost identical action, but if we are a surgeon, the intention is to heal and save a life. 

The action is the same, yet depending on its purpose or intention, it can be either a terrible act or a compassionate act.

Jack Kornfield