61 Good Heart Quotes for All the Kind Souls Out There

We can have all the riches in the world, a perfect face, a perfect body, and a perfect life. However, none of that matters if our heart is not filled with loved and kindness. Read the 61 quotes below to find out more.

While most of us were born pure of heart, this world can sometimes disillusion us. What once was a place of magic turns dark; as we learn about what is really going on in the world via the news, we experience our first heartbreak and face our many struggles.

However, some moments bring that old spark to life, and we are reminded of the beauty without and within. Read the following 61 quotes on good hearts to help access this part of yourself.

William Shakespeare’s quote: "A good heart is the sun and the moon; or, rather, the sun and not the moon, for it shines bright and never changes." | Image: AmoDays

The Value of a Good Heart Quotes

"The diurnal sun sets at night, but the sun of the heart never disappears." — Abdelkader El Djezairi

"A good heart lives even after the death, but a bad heart lives only till the death" ― P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

"A light heart lives long." ― William Shakespeare

"Good human qualities-honesty, sincerity, a good heart-cannot be bought with money, nor can they be produced my machines, but only by the mind itself. We can call this the inner light, or God's blessing, or human quality. This is the essence of mankind." ― Dalai Lama

"A good heart is the sun and the moon; or, rather, the sun and not the moon, for it shines bright and never changes." — William Shakespeare

Eric Mabius’ quote: "You do have to follow your heart; otherwise, you're living a false life." | Image: AmoDays

"A good heart is better than all the heads in the world." ― Edward Bulwer-Lytton, "1st Baron Lytton"

"Keep a good heart. That's the most important thing in life. It's not how much money you make or what you can acquire. The art of it is to keep a good heart." ― Joni Mitchell

"No single answer can hold the truth of a good heart." ― Joan Halifax

"Without empathy, there'd be no harmony in diversity." ― Jennifer Tindugan-Adoviso

"No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart." — Shanina Shaik

Jennifer Tindugan-Adoviso’s quote: "Without empathy, there'd be no harmony in diversity." | Image: AmoDays

"A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles." ― Washington Irving

"A good heart is a beautiful home where you can always find peace!" ― Mehmet Murat Ildan

"A great smile is a wonderful asset, but a good heart is pure gold." ― Dolly Parton

"I'm not a handsome guy, but I can give my hand to someone who needs help. Beauty is in the heart, not in the face." ― Abdul Kalam

Shanina Shaik’s quote: "No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart." | Image: AmoDays

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched―they must be felt with the heart." ― Helen Keller

"A good heart 'is worth gold." ― William Shakespeare

The Power of a Good Heart Quotes

"Good heart is the best religion; its light is the most powerful light." ― Mehmet Murat ildan

"With a good heart, you can win many battles!" ― Mehmet Murat Ildan

"The heart's memory eliminates the bad and magnifies the good." ― Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Suzy Kassem’s quote: "The language of light can only be decoded by the heart." | Image: AmoDays

"If we develop a good heart, we will progress to true compassion and awaken Bodhicitta. This is the way of the Buddha's method." — Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo

A Good Heart and Mind Combo Quotes

"I wish I could make him understand that a loving good heart is riches enough and that without it, intellect is poverty." — Mark Twain

"Your education tends to develop the brain while it neglects the heart, so you have a longing for teachings that develop and strengthen the good heart." — Dalai Lama

"A good heart will, at all times, betray the best head in the world." — Henry Fielding

"Together, people with good hearts and fine minds can move the world." — William J. Clinton

Mehmet Murat ildan’s quote: "Good heart is the best religion; its light is the most powerful light." | Image: AmoDays

"The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart." — Dalai Lama

"So the smart brain must be balanced with a warm heart, a good heart―a sense of responsibility, of concern for the well-being of others." — Dalai Lama

"A loving heart is the truest wisdom." — Charles Dickens

"A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." — Nelson Mandela

Quotes about People with Good Hearts

"People with good hearts are the ultimate winners." — Seohyu

Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo’s quote: "If we develop a good heart, we will progress to true compassion and awaken Bodhicitta. This is the way of the Buddha's method." | Image: AmoDays

"Any man who is good by heart is a great man!" — Mehmet Murat ildan

"I think people know that I've got a good heart." — David Hasselhoff

"Oprah's got good politics, she's got a good heart, and she'll have us all up Jazzercising at six in the morning. This cannot be a bad thing and reading a book while we're Jazzercising. So America would be better off if Oprah were president." — Michael Moore

"Despite his cynical exterior, he had a good heart-and Lissa owned most of it." — Richelle Mead

Mark Twain’s quote: "I wish I could make him understand that a loving good heart is riches enough and that without it, intellect is poverty." | Image: AmoDays

"Despite our differences, I consider everyone with a good heart to be my ally in creating a better, more peaceful world." ― Laurence Overmire

"God is letting me shine because I've got a good heart." — ASAP Rocky

"When you have a good heart, kindness becomes a responsibility you take up." ― Ufuoma Apoki, "The Return of Lucas"

"Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart." ― Anne Frank

The Dalai Lama’s quote: "The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart." | Image: AmoDays

"When you have a good heart: You help too much. You trust too much. You give too much. You love too much. And it always seems you hurt the most." ― Nishan

"I forgive and forget because I have a good heart and a terrible memory." ― Nitya Prakash

"Works make not the heart good, but a good heart makes the works good." — Stephen Charnock

Nelson Mandela’s quote: "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." | Image: AmoDays

"Unconditional good heart toward others is not even a possibility unless we attend to our own demons." — Pema Chodron

"I want someone who can keep me on my toes, has a good sense of humor and a good heart." — Carmen Electra

More Good Heart Quotes

"Be proud of yourself. Be proud that your heart and intentions are good. Be proud of the fact that you are trying." ― Richelle E. Goodrich

Ufuoma Apoki’s quote from"The Return of Lucas" : "When you have a good heart, kindness becomes a responsibility you take up." | Image: AmoDays

"The greatest source of America's generosity is not our government; it's the good heart of the American people." ― George W. Bush

"There are people who laugh to show their fine teeth, and there are those who cry to show their good hearts." ― Philibert Joseph Roux

"You strive to have a good heart. But what is a heart? Just a chunk of flesh that a dog can eat." ― Ha Jin

"A magnetic personality doesn't necessarily indicate a good heart." ― Laura Linney

Nitya Prakash’s quote: "I forgive and forget because I have a good heart and a terrible memory." | Image: AmoDays

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"As long as you stay good-hearted, you will keep the innocence in your face." ― Mehmet Murat Ildan

"Outer beauty is transient, but the inner beauty of a kind heart gets brighter with time. Be kind and get prettier forever." ― Debasish Mridha

"A woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets." ― Gloria Stuart

"Make your heart like a lake, with calm, still surface, and great depths of kindness." ― Laozi

"Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy." ― Lea R. Caguinguin

Stephen Charnock’s quote: "Works make not the heart good, but a good heart makes the works good." | Image: AmoDays

"A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance." ― King Solomon

"The best photo of the day is [a] photo of a kind heart." ― Amit Ray

"You do have to follow your heart; otherwise, you're living a false life." ― Eric Mabius

"There's nothing better than meeting somebody with a great soul, and a great spirit and a good heart." ― Mark Wahlberg

"Only do what your heart tells you." ― Princess Diana

Richelle E. Goodrich’s quote: "Be proud of yourself. Be proud that your heart and intentions are good. Be proud of the fact that you are trying." | Image: AmoDays

Through all the noise of everyday life, we can forget to connect with this part of ourselves, but there are many ways to challenge this. Try taking part in charity work or make a deal with yourself to do one act of kindness a week or month.

While seemingly insignificant, these activities can help us make significant changes. Take some inspiration from an individual with a heart of gold, Ruby Bridges, by reading 39 of her quotes.