The person with a good heart and leading a virtuous life…
““The person with a good heart and leading a virtuous life will envelop himself in a flourished countenance, creating a favorable condition for the form to develop, the color to brighten, the voice to strengthen, and other signs of good karma. By contrast, the person with a bad heart and leading a malicious life will damage his or her countenance, form, color, and voice, creating a condition conducive to bad karma.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A virtuous heart cultivates a radiant appearance and positive karma, while a malicious heart degrades one’s visage and attracts bad karma.
In simple terms: Good heart leads to positive appearance and karma; bad heart leads to the opposite.
Cultivate virtue for inner and outer harmony.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- social interactions
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do outward signs truly reflect inner morality?
- Can one change karma through actions?
Karma concepts vary across cultures.