Harmony does not mean everyone is in agreement. Harmony exists when no one is attempting to force his or her opinions on others. 和谐并不意味着每个人都同意。和谐存在于没有人试图将自己的观点强加于人的时候。

Harmony does not require everyone to be the same. Harmony thrives where people respect and tolerate the differences that give so much richness to life. 和谐并不要求每个人都是一样的。在人们尊重和容忍给生活带来如此丰富的差异的地方，和谐就会蓬勃发展。

Harmony cannot be achieved by brute force. Harmony prevails when every individual understands, on his or her own terms, that it is the most effective way to live. 暴力是无法达到和谐的。当每一个人都按照自己的方式理解这是最有效的生活方式时，和谐就会盛行。

Harmony does not come about through intimidation or scolding or threats of punishment. Harmony is reached through understanding and cooperation. 和谐不是通过恐吓、责骂或惩罚的威胁来实现的。和谐是通过理解与合作实现的。

Harmony cannot exist where people are interested only in what they can take. Harmony is built through a willingness to give. 和谐不可能存在于人们只关心他们能得到什么的地方。和谐是通过愿意给予来建立的。

Harmony comes not by being weak or by surrendering one’s most treasured principles, or by the cowardly attempt to control others. Harmony is the domain of those who are confident enough in their own lives to allow others to peacefully flourish. 和谐不是来自软弱，不是来自放弃自己最珍视的原则，也不是来自懦弱地试图控制他人。和谐是那些对自己的生活有足够信心的人的领域，他们允许他人和平地繁荣。

— Ralph Marston - 拉尔夫·马斯顿