But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it

Health is the first benefit. Content is the fortune. Friendliness is the first kindness. Nirvana is the first happiness.

Believe nothing merely because you have been told it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings -- that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide

Everyone has a valid reason for believing something or at least its valid to them

Reason, observation, and experience; the holy trinity of science.

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.