my pledge.

So for anyone out there that is a physician, you will more then likely know exactly what I am talking about. But, if you're just a regular Joe like myself, then let me explain. When doctors decide to become doctors, they have to take an oath. I "took" the oath and re-worded back in high school. I try to live my life this way, as bet as possible:

I pledge to dedicate my life to the service of bettering humanity.
I will give to my teachers the respect and gratitude that is their due.
I will practice my actions with conscience and dignity.

I will always try to have faith in humanity.
I will respect the secrets that are confided in me even after death.
I will honour humanity.

Humanity will be my family.

I will not permit the discrimination of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, race, political affiliation, nationality, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor within humanity.

I will maintain the utmost respect for human life.

I will not use my knowledge to violate human rights, even under threat.

I make these promises solemnly, freely and upon my honour.

Now I am only human, so of course I slip up from time to time. I admit when I am wrong, pay the consequences, learn from my mistakes, and move forward.