One became right from the crimson

One became right from the crimson,
past the poison: love's engine,
alive from the river,
apart from connection.

One became wanton from the amber,
such style and such fevers,
sunk from erections,
unloved and unmetered.

Association of Truth-winners

If you find no one to support you on the
spiritual path, walk alone.
If you see a wise person
who steers you away from the wrong path,
follow him.
The company of the wise is joyful, like reunion
with one's family.
Therefore, live among the wise,
who are understanding, patient, responsible and noble.
Keep their company like the moon moving among the stars.
-Buddha

The most profound truth.

Death of Socrates, Jacques-Louis David, 1787

"The unexamined life is not worth living."-Socrates

A most profound and obvious truth, no doubt, yet many, in their ignorance--- their 'willful ignorance,' no less--- fail to recognize it. That so many can live their lives so loosely, without meaningful contemplation is really disappointing. Worse still, because of it, I feel ostracized--- I simply cannot relate to those who live a life of short-sighted hedonism.

(TED Video) Dan Gilbert: Why are we happy?

I found the conclusion to be especially compelling. Good advice for those contemplative enough to consider it.