“To seek the truth. But, as you are seeking and as you are waiting, what will you do, what will you think, what will you practice, what rules will you follow?”

“Try to put well in practice what you already know; and in so doing, you will in good time, discover the hidden things which you now inquire about. Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know. By following carefully the rules of teachings provided that they are truthful, you can save a lot of time. But a student full of doubt is unable to move forwards and to judge well the truth.”

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) Dutch 17th century painter and etcher

“You may believe that you are responsible for what you do, but not for what you think. The truth is that you are responsible for what you think, because it is only at this level that you can exercise choice. What you do comes from what you think.”

Marianne Williamson (1952) American writer

“If the rule you followed brought you to this, of what use was the rule?”

Cormac McCarthy book No Country for Old Men

“People think they follow advice but they don't. Humans are only capable of receiving information. They create their own advice. If you seek to influence someone, don't waste time giving advice. You can change only what people know, not what they do.”

Scott Adams book God's Debris

“If truth is what you seek, then the examined life will only take you on a long ride to the limits of solitude and leave you by the side of the road with your truth and nothing else.”

Thomas Ligotti (1953) American horror author

“I live by the rule that you should follow your dreams… no matter what you do, you should follow your dreams. ”

Jared Leto (1971) American actor and musician

“If you seek truth you will not seek victory by dishonourable means, and if you find truth you will become invincible.”

Epictetus (50–138) philosopher from Ancient Greece

“If what you seek is Truth, there is one thing you must have above all else.” “I know. An overwhelming passion for it.” “No. An unremitting readiness to admit you may be wrong.”

Anthony de Mello (1931–1987) Indian writer

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) pre-eminent leader of Indian nationalism during British-ruled India