In earlier times, several people used to live together under one roof, with peace and happiness. Today, the fear complex is pervading everywhere. Where did this fear complex come from? It is due to lack of self-confidence, and lack of faith in their inner self. Where there is self-confidence, there will be self-satisfaction. Where there is self-satisfaction, there will be self-sacrifice. And where there is self-sacrifice, there will be self-realization. It is common knowledge that where the foundation is strong, the walls will be safe.  Where the walls are safe, the roof will be secure.  It is only in such a house, can one live safely. Self-confidence is the foundation for a human being. Self-satisfaction represents the walls, self-sacrifice is the roof, and self-realization is life. Hence, there should be perfection amongst these four.

- Divine Discourse, 22nd Nov 2008 .

There is no austerity in this world, higher than fortitude. - Baba