"Believe nothing merely because you have been

 told it. 

Do not believe what your teacher tells you

merely out of respect

 for the teacher.

But whatsoever, after due examination

and analysis, 

you find to be kind, conducive to the good, 

the benefit, the welfare of

all beings -- that doctrine believe and cling

 to, and take it as your 

guide." 

                   - Buddha