Realization

In this path (yoga action) there is no danger of "unfinished business", nor are there latent within it the opposite, cancelling effects of duality. Even a little practice of this religion will free one from the dire fears and colossal sufferings (which are inherent in the unceasing cycles of death and rebirth)

- Srimad Bhagavad Gita

Realization

To do one's own duty (realization of God), even unsuccessfully,is better than to do someone else's duty successfully. It is better to die while trying to accomplish one's own duty than to settle another's duty. Follow a path of realization that you are convinced with and your inner voice is telling you. This will however be filled with more danger and uncertainity.

- Srimad Bhagavad Gita 

Realization

Though you say "He has retreated from the world at the wrong time " life is so fragile there is no wrong time for religious retreat.
- Buddhacharita

Learning from Life

When caught in a traffic jam, the driver has to stay on, co passengers can walk away. In life too remember that they will be situations when you cannot walk away because you are the driver. You have to be around because only you can drive to a solution.
- Banyan Thought Tree

Learning from Life

"The Roots of Violence: Wealth without work, Pleasure without conscience, Knowledge without character, Commerce without morality, Science without humanity, Worship without sacrifice, Politics without principles”
 - Mahatma Gandhi

Learning from Life

"Rain which falls upon the sea is useless; so is food for one who is satiated; in vain is a gift for one who is wealthy; and a burning lamp during the daytime is useless.” In life too do not waste energy and money where not required.

- Chanakya
Prime Minister to Maurya Emperor Chandragupta

Learning from Life

Material world
Since this world passes away, with everyone fooling everone - it is unwise to think of anything as yours in the midst of this intermingling, this dream.

- Buddacharita