Summary by @tldr:
When these opportunities arose, there were two kinds of people, those that were know it alls offering unsolicited advice, sporting an arrogant attitude of self righteousness and even those that would appeal to an authority figure to resolve issues.
Although Buddhism goes deep into this with trying to find a state of Nirvana, or getting rid of all suffering, I have found myself examining this verse as a measure to have those red pill moments.
The opportunity to assist someone in need, develop true empathy for the feeling of others, and giving fresh perspective to someone with a negative outlook, due to oppression, societal rejection for whatever reason is a jewel treasure.
Allowing others to feel compassion from you, to wisely be selfish and offer your best advice in a humble manner, and to garner a true meaningful friendship out of the encounter is what emotional negotiation should always attempt to achieve!
It's true that you can live without deep human interaction, and that's fine if you so choose, but the cost of turning off those future negotiations because you haven't emotionally "walked a mile in their moccasins" could be foolish selfishness.
The first two lines are a prayer that while sharing this knowledge, the teacher doesn't allow his lessons taught in the first 7 to be defiled by arrogance or false admiration, but rather that the person listens to them takes them to heart.
When you look at those who have the tattoo of the anarchy symbol, wearing the tee shirts, and listening to Black Flag while collecting food stamps and voting republican or democrat, have they really embraced anarchism?
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