according to (one's) own lights



according to (one's) own lights

Based on one's beliefs or inclinations. You may not agree with Kara's free-spirited lifestyle, but she has always lived according to her own lights.
See also: accord, lights, own

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Shokufeh-Persian
KeelinKEE-linIrish
RosÁRioroo-ZA-ryooPortuguese
Moyna-Irish, Scottish
BrendonBREN-dənEnglish
Jarle-Norwegian