Buddhist teacher and student are talking over a cup of tea

Teacher:

Today as I was driving in heavy traffic, I saw a woman running across the road, in-between the cars.
She was jaywalking. I knew that, if I ignore her and don't act, I'm leaving the decision to someone else.
By choosing not to do anything, I'm leaving the decision to the next driver. I would be responsible for
that next drivers actions. The only way I could ensure purity of my conscience is to, at that moment,
make a choice.

Student:

Wise words teacher. By stopping, YOU made sure the woman crossed the road safely.

Teacher:

Stopping? No, I ran her over to enlighten her not to do that again.