Truths cannot be acquired from words out of other people's mouths. Before Truths can be internalized, they must come from one's own realizations and practices. Through a lifetime of personal practice, human beings are capable of revealing all of the secrets of the cosmic essence. You are your own best judge.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

And more importantly - what we have chosen to do

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

To cease from evil, to do good, and to purify the mind yourself, this is the teaching of all the Buddhas.

You yourself must earnestly practice, the enlightened ones only proclaim the path.

As you walk and eat and travel, be where you are. Otherwise you will miss most of your life.