“True beauty lies in purity of the heart.”
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Attribution note
Widely circulated on quote databases and in curated Gandhi anthologies, but no primary dated source (Young India, Harijan, CWMG) confirms it; a generic aphorism with no reliable citation.
Likely origin: No dated primary source located; appears only in later Gandhi compilations such as 'The Wit and Wisdom of Gandhi' and 'Glorious Thoughts of Gandhi' (1965) without a Young India/Harijan/CWMG citation.
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What holds up over time isn't the surface but the character underneath it. A sincere heart — free of spite and hidden motives — shows in how someone treats people, and that quality stays compelling long after looks fade. Goodness reads on a face in a way cosmetics can't.
When to use it
- A grandparent whose warmth makes everyone in the room feel welcome, plain features and all.
- A coworker admired less for polish than for never carrying an unkind agenda into the office.
- A friend whose genuine care makes them the person others actually want around.