The axiom reflected in The Rede is: 'As it harm none, do as you will. ' The most popular interpretation of this modern axiom is essentially that as long as no one is harmed by your actions, then whatever you do is your own business. The caution is to not be fooled into believing that it is spiritually acceptable to harm others because of a personal feeling that vengeance is justified. Such a position clearly violates the true spirit of the Rede. However, the intent of the Rede does allow for personal protection against any harmful attacks by others.