Man cannot derive joy merely from things that are beautiful or from individuals who are beautiful. Man derives joy from the objects he loves and not from other things. It is the love that lends beauty to the object. Hence joy is equated with beauty and the sweetness of honey. Anyone who seeks joy should not go after things of beauty. The fountain-source of joy is within himself. To bring forth that joy man should cultivate the inward vision.

- Divine Discourse, June 24, 1989.

If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in character. - Baba