“Rules are for the interpretation of wise men
and the obedience of fools.”

~ Colin Chapman.

The Four Reliances

First, rely on the spirit
and meaning of the teachings,
not on the words;

Second, rely on the teachings,
not on the personality of the teacher;

Third, rely on real wisdom,
not superficial interpretation;

And fourth, rely on the essence
of your pure Wisdom Mind,
not on judgmental perceptions.

Traditional Buddhist teaching