When you feed the cow with fermented gruel so that it may yield more milk, the milk emits an unpleasant smell. When people engross themselves too much with the trifles of the world, their conduct and character become unpleasant. It is indeed tragic to witness the downfall of the 'child of immortality' (man), struggling in despair and distress. If only every one examines these: What are my qualifications? What is my position? They can soon realize their downfall. Will a tiger, however hungry, eat popcorn or monkey nuts? Aim at the goal which your lineage entitles you; how can the parrot taste the sweetness of the mango if it pecks at the fruit of the cotton-tree? Let your effort be in-keeping with the dignity of the goal. Never slacken effort, whatever the obstacle, however long the journey.

- Divine Discourse, September 7, 1966.

Follow the master, face the devil, fight to the end, finish the game. - Baba