Divinity is absent, everything is devilry.

Hesitation in praying to God is purely superficial. During examinations, every student prays to the Almighty. When calamities happen, or loss is sustained, or members of the family are struck by disease and are in mortal danger, then everyone rushes to pray to God. Why then yield to false pride and refuse to acknowledge God at good times? This is sheer hypocrisy! Another characteristic of the educated is their pride. They walk around, wearing the crown of conceit. Pride is the wall that divides the Divine from the demon, Truth from untruth. This obstacle must be removed for Divinity to manifest. Many students and youth develop this pest called pride because they have physical charm, educational achievements and monetary resources. They must be very vigilant to eradicate this trait at the earliest. If Divinity is absent, everything is devilry. All of you must have faith in God, call out to Him and pray fearlessly. That will drive away the vileness that envelops you.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba