by (one's) lights

Directed by or in accordance with one's own beliefs, convictions, or understanding. Never let someone else try to dictate who you are—you have to live by your own lights.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Tinatin	-	Georgian, Literature
Ilmari	EEL-mah-ree	Finnish
Tycho	TIE-ko (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Jacek	YAH-tsek	Polish
Melpomene	-	Greek Mythology
Arlo	-	English