Meaning of the word "as water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart" in English

What does "as water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

as water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart

US /æz ˈwɔːtər rɪˈflɛkts ðə feɪs, soʊ wʌnz laɪf rɪˈflɛkts ðə hɑːrt/
UK /æz ˈwɔːtə rɪˈflɛkts ðə feɪs, səʊ wʌnz laɪf rɪˈflɛkts ðə hɑːt/
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Phrase

a proverb meaning that a person's actions and way of living reveal their true character and inner thoughts

Example:
You can tell he is a kind man by his actions; as water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart.
Be careful how you treat others, for as water reflects the face, so one's life reflects the heart.