If you meet the Buddha on the Road...

...kill him!

This wonderful article in the NY Times on Mr. Charles is beautifully describing the problem of making a guru out of any person. The particular association of Mr. Charles with his theory is greatly accounting for the persistent challenges to the evolution theory, long after it has been proven by 150 years of scientific study and progress.

Always be considering the idea, not the person behind it. Indeed, focusing on the person is the surest way to be delaying your own enlightenment!