In fact, the best teacher is one’s heart. Time is the best preceptor and awakener; the world is the best scripture; God is the best friend for man. So there is no need to wander in search of a Guru. Learn lessons from every living being, everything that you find around you. Learn faithfulness and gratitude from the dog, patience and fortitude from the donkey, perseverance from the spider, foresightedness from the ant and monogamy from the owl. (SSS Vol.11, p. 117)