What is your audio axiom?


So we all have been given audio advice and also shared with others our tips and advice. I ask you to share your #1 audio axiom. If you were giving advice or sharing experience (say to a young person starting in this hobby) what would it be? 
 

Here is mine (to start). “No matter how good your audio equipment or system, the quality of any given recording will make or break the listening experience”

Now the ball is handed to you guys…

2psyop

Let the music be your guide.
It’s the surest path to ultimate satisfaction.

@mylogic + 1 - Indeed, I enjoyed music no less when I was a teenager listening to it on a transistor radio. A new Beatles song was every bit as thrilling on that. It's a different experience today, but enjoyment of songs is the same. 

I have three.

1. Don't get married.

2. Don't tell anyone about your audio hobby.

3. Don't ever think you can get "just a little closer" to your speakers when            vacuuming... 

GOODMAN'S "AXIOM 80"!!  The Axiom of Axioms!   (If you can ever find one or more, in mint condition)