What goes around comes back around, aka, karma will get you. And no, we're not quoting lyrics from a Justin Timberlake song. Okay, technically, we are. Psst, where are our ‘90s babies at? However, fun fact, the phrase did originate in the USA in the early 1970s. It's one of those inspirational quotes or sayings that is timeless and universal. And a little bird might have told us you are looking for more quotes about karma... Was the birdie right? Knew it! But before we go on to quotes on karma, let's explore the concept a little. Just a teeny bit.
The history of karma actually goes back eons. The word "karma" originated from the Sanskrit word "karman," which translates to "act." It is generally believed that our choices affect our current and future quality of life. Evil deeds result in bad karma, while good deeds create positive karma. Whether you believe in karma or not, the concept is pretty straightforward. Do good - get good back. Misbehave - eat dirt for it. Simple. Although Christians don't shy away from calling it karma, the principle is very similar to the Golden Rule, which states that you should treat others the way you want to be treated.
Below, we've compiled a lengthy selection of karma quotes that will hopefully shine some light on your life and inspire you to do more good acts for others. Is there a karma quote that inspired you to do a good deed today? Let us know! Also, if you are looking for more inspiring quotes, such as quotes about gratitude, kindness, or uplifting quotes, we've got them hot and ready to be served!
#1
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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#2
“By each crime and every kindness, we birth our future.” - David Mitchell
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#3
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank
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“Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.” – Buddha
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#5
“Everybody comes from the same source. If you hate another human being, you’re hating part of yourself.” – Elvis Presley
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#6
“I try to live with the idea that karma is a very real thing. So I put out what I want to get back.” – Megan Fox
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#7
“Don’t send me flowers when I’m dead. If you like me, send them while I’m alive.” – Brian Clough
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#8
“Karma is like a rubber band. You can only stretch it so far before it comes back and smacks you in the face.”
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#9
“Karma has no deadline.”
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#10
“How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours.” - Wayne Dyer
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#11
“If you’re really a mean person you’re going to come back as a fly and eat poop.” - Kurt Cobain
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#12
“When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”
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#13
“For the keynote of the law of Karma is equilibrium, and nature is always working to restore that equilibrium whenever through man’s acts it is disturbed.”
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#14
“There is a wonderful mythical law of nature that the three things we crave most in life — happiness, freedom, and peace of mind — are always attained by giving them to someone else.” - Peyton Conway March
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#15
“I do not believe in karma. However, I practice it everyday because it tricks me into being a better person!” ― Clint Diffie
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#16
“You cannot do harm to someone because someone has done harm to you. You will pay just like they will.” - Ericka Williams
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#17
“Is Fate getting what you deserve, or deserving what you get?” - Jodi Picoult
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#18
“Men are not punished for their sins, but by them.” - Elbert Hubbard
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#19
“Dear Karma, I really hate you right now, you made your point.” - Ottilie Weber
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#20
“What goes around comes back around.”
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