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
Durward	DUR-wərd	English
Don	[dɔn]
Marlene	mahr-LE-nə (German), MAHR-leen (English)	German, English
Heber (2)	HEE-bər (English)	Biblical
Joelle	-	English
Janice	['dʒænis]