People who do not work hard find all sorts of things difficult to accomplish. If one harbors ill will, they're likely to develop crooked thoughts and then will not put in the effort.
Therefore, having a good heart and being diligent must go hand in hand; otherwise, hard work paired with a bad heart can provoke others' resentment, while a good heart without effort could lead to becoming either a "holy mother bitch" or an honest person who is bullied every day.
Ma Lin understood this very well, as he had been using the disciple training method for nearly ten years.
Living with good people is like entering a room of orchids, where one ceases to smell the fragrance after a while. Living with the wicked is like entering a fish market, where one ceases to notice the stench over time.
