Practice in a straightforward way. There is no need to live in fantasy and 'pretend' to be anything other than what you are. Be honest and open with yourself — if you are a good person, recognise that goodness and build upon it. If you are a deluded person, recognise that delusion and begin to disentangle yourself from it, be rid of it. It is essential that your practice be pure, straightforward and honest.

-- Dilgo Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche