Self-Cultivation Is For Our Benefits

"Self-cultivation is not for the benefits of others, but to enhance one's ability to survive.  One should always cultivate one's morals.  People may not know who you are but your moral character defines you.  Trouble arise from our minds, the states we are in are formed by our minds.  If we cannot master our destiny, it will in turn manipulate us.  If we cannot right our mentalities, our lives will lose uprightness.  Only with a positive and good mentality, can we enjoy our lives."

-- Buddha