And we should pay attention to and consider refraining from action prompted by the pushing effect of people's values and ideals.
"In particular, we call on the parties to refrain from actions that provoke further violence.
And when should taxpayers refrain from actions that will cut their bills, even if their actions are legal?
The Philippine foreign ministry said all parties had a shared responsibility to refrain from actions that could increase tensions.
Kerry's efforts have produced no tangible results so far, apart from both parties consenting to refrain from actions which could set back his efforts.
An armed society is polite, by their thinking, precisely because guns would compel everyone to tamp down eccentric behavior, and refrain from actions that might seem threatening.
Mr. Hussein values his hold on power and his life more than anything and has refrained from actions likely to lead to his downfall.
"All parties must refrain from actions which create further difficulties for the speedy return to negotiations on the peace process," he said.
Greater political will is also needed in order to protect schools from military use, urging all parties to conflict to refrain from actions that deny children an education and calling on governments to sign up to the Safe Schools Declaration.
"We call on North Korea to refrain from actions that further raise tensions in the region, and focus instead on taking concrete steps toward fulfilling its international commitments and obligations," the official said in an email.
Jonathan, Buhari and presidential candidates from the smaller parties this week signed, in front of eminent witnesses, including Kofi Annan, a pledge to refrain from actions or language that could lead to violence.
