1. "... Self-dependence, self–action, self-work, self-defense, self-promotion are the foundations of success. When an eagle grows wings, it flies alone, without support." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1956, 538]
2. "A lot can be entrusted to someone who knows how to stand on his own two feet. Those who are used to being led are not reliable. Myself, myself, I act myself, I answer myself, I strive myself. A small child is led by the hand. An adult walks by himself, so help is provided only when all possibilities of independent action are exhausted. If a person had been carried in his arms all the time since infancy, he would never have learned to walk. The principle of self-activity and self-dependent actions is the basis for strengthening the will." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1954, 598]
3. "A path traveled independently and without support is more valuable and has greater merit than one completed with help and support from the outside. Only strong spirits can walk on their own." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1966, 253]
4. "…Of course, the greatest independence and resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles are always recommended." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 2. 078]
5. "We appreciate the independence of actions, but when it is in harmony with the Will of the Supreme. The freedom of the human will is expressed in this. The will is free. When free will is directed towards consonance with the Highest, the direction is right." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1954, 413]
6. "The precept of yoga is to do all by yourself, all by your own efforts, all on your own. A blind man needs a constant guide, but who wants to always be in the position of a helpless blind man. It is necessary to get used to independence and to act alone with full awareness of responsibility." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1955, 529]
7. "It is better to be yourself in everything and always acting on yourself than to be a weather vane for someone else's wind. It is better to be independent in everything, even with mistakes, than someone else's infallibility, because it is impossible to stand on someone else's feet. You can ask for advice, but after weighing it." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1959, 137]
8. "Advisers, even the kindest ones, leave, but the one who took someone else's advice remains with it and is forced to bear the consequences of often erroneous advices. It is better to stand on your own two feet and be responsible for your own, not for other people's decisions. Everything is fine, and friends are good, but decisions are made independently, without relying on other people's words, promises or feelings." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1966, 159]
9. "The ability to stand on one's own feet and act independently indicates the maturity of the spirit." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1965, 180]
