Quotes About Autonomy

What will it be like to be one instead of half of two?

Laws" and "Rules" imposed on you From days of old renown. Are not intended for your "good" But for your crushing down. Then dare to rend the chains that bind And to yourself be true. Dare to liberate your mind, From all things, old and new. Always think your own thought. All other thoughts reject; Learn to use your own brain And boldly stand erect.

At the bottom no one in life can help anyone else in life; this one experiences over and over in every conflict and every perplexity: that one is alone. That isn't as bad as it may first appear; and again it is the best thing in life that each should have everything in himself; his fate, his future, his whole expanse and world.

You are the writer of your own life.

Avoid the crowd. Do your own thinking independently. Be the chess player, not the chess piece.

And my problem was that I always tried to go in everyone's way but my own.

Always remember, Son, the best boss is the one who bosses the least. Whether it's cattle, or horses, or men; the least government is the best government.

The best boss is the one who bosses the least.

We are content with discord; we are content with alarms; we are content with blood; but we will never be content with a master. —A PASHTUN LEADER TO BRITISH MAJOR-GENERAL WILLIAM EPHINSTONE

Discontent is want of self-reliance; it is infirmity of will.

The basis of good manners is self-reliance.

All that Adam had, all that Caesar could, you have and can do.... Build, therefore, your own world.

Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants, and to serve them one's self?

We must be our own before we can be another's.

The less government we have the better.

Do you want to be a power in the world? Then be yourself.

Many business heads also feel that they're "going it alone"—they're receiving much less guidance from their boss than they did when they were functional managers.

Instrument of Accession

I do not consider anyone to be my disciple. I have never sought upadesh from anyone nor do I give ceremonial upadesh. If the people call themselves my disciples I do not approve or disapprove.

A person who can handle himself can handle anybody!

Don't beg anyone for any form of gratification, be it mental, psychological or sexual, for resorting to such practices in itself is an insult to your existence. Celebrate in your own grandeur with dignity!

Never hanker for others to make your life beautiful, orchestrate your life and celebrate in your own aliveness. Thats HEAVEN, thats Godliness! - Ramana Pemmaraju

Buddhism suits me 'cuz nobody's in charge. Nobody's decidin' for me if I'm good or bad, goin' to heaven or hell. It's just me workin' on my head, you workin' your head, the friggin' Dalai Lama workin' on his head.

The right to determine your individual destiny belongs in your hands, and no one else's.