Jedi Creed.

The Jedi Creed is the statement of core tenets held to by the Jedi. Created during the original Jedi Order's formation following the Force Wars, it was adhered to by all orthodox Jedi Knights in the thousands of years to follow, its contents receiving only minor revisions across the millennia. Following the Great Jedi Purge, Emperor Palpatine had the surviving original manuscripts destroyed, all extant copies confiscated, and its contexts censored. A copy of the Jedi Creed remained in the possession of Jedi Master Yoda, however, and it was passed along to his final student Luke Skywalker after the old Jedi's passing, ensuring the preservation of the Jedi tenets for the future generations of Jedi Knights to come.

It is not to be confused with the Jedi Code, a four-line mantra first written down by Jedi Master Odan-Urr thousands of years after the Creed's creation.

Tenets of the Jedi Creed

 * 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 respects their brothers and sisters and all other life-forms.
 * A Jedi is forbidden from ruling others.
 * A Jedi must protect the weak and defenseless from evil.
 * A Jedi must always cooperate in times of crisis.
 * If a Jedi unsheathes their blade [ignites their lightsaber], they must be ready to take a life.
 * A Jedi will not kill an unarmed opponent.
 * A Jedi will not take revenge.