Accepted Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect ... Your have to be your own teacher and your own disciple. You have to question everything that man has accepted as valuable, as necessary.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Freedom from the Known, 1969
Truth isn’t found through established paths or doctrines; you must be your own guide.
In simple terms: Question all accepted truths.
Think independently, question assumptions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- personal development
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you accepted without scrutiny?
- How can you practice self‑inquiry daily?
Dogma can provide comfort, making questioning hard.