Bloodshed begets bloodshed. Hatred begits hatred.

Told you, Rose. Get too close to the sun, and you'll burn." -Edward Elric

Humankind cannot gain something without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. This is Alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.

Well, it's like that myth about the hero. He made wings out of wax so he could fly, but when he got too close to the Sun, to God, the wax melted and he crashed to the ground.

I want you by my side. Forever. (Full Metal Alchemist)

What?! I'm not small! It's the world that's too big!!

Teachings that do not speak of pain have no meaning...because humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return.