". . . But the most essential point is whether the hearts of the people living in a country are beautiful or not. Qualities that make a heart ugly are, for example, coldness, cruelty, intolerance, jealousy and slander. A beautiful heart, on the other hand, is characterized by compassion, caring and respect for others, a commitment to equality and peace, and a positive and constructive spirit. As Nichiren states: "It is the heart that is important." (WND-1, 1000). It is what's inside that counts, not external appearances. "(Daisaku Ikeda, World Tribune Sept 7, 2007 pg. 2)
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