Mud is found all over, so it has no value; but gold has great value.  Why?  It is difficult to obtain.  In the same way, a person with a pure heart is given great respect. His/her actions carry weight.  A happy life and good reputation depends on your actions, nothing else.  To scale the heights of greatness, one must engage in sacred deeds.  Human life is indeed very valuable.  If you adhere to virtue, you are automatically honored. Your respect in society depends not on looks, personality or wealth, but only on behavior.  God knows what to give to whom, when, where and how. Therefore, do your duty and God's Grace will overflow, unasked.

-Divine Discourse, Summer Showers, 1995.

"Make your heart pure with selfless actions and serve the society." - Baba