If our sense of self, our values and our ideals, do....

“ If our sense of self, our values and our ideals, do not originate from within - but are instead largely influenced, shaped or fashioned by celebrated characters - we fall under the spells of idol worship without realizing we have 'souled out'. ”

T.F. Hodge

From : From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph Over Death and Conscious Encounters with "The Divine Presence"