An humble man without learning, but filled with the Holy Spirit, is more powerful than the most nobly-born profound scholar without that inspiration.
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Abdu'l-Baha172 quotes“An humble man without learning, but filled with the Holy Spirit, is more powerful than the most nobly-born profound scholar without that inspiration.”
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Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Truthfulness is the foundation of all virtues of the world of humanity. Without truthfulness, progress and success in all the worlds of God are impossible for a soul.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha In this sacred Dispensation conflict and contention are in no wise permitted.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha It is not possible to fly with one wing alone! Should a man try to fly with the wing of religion alone he would quickly fall into the quagmire of superstition
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha What profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good, and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal?
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha These he must attain in this world so that after his ascension from the earthly to the heavenly Kingdom he shall find all that is needful in that eternal life ready for him
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Until the reality of equality between man and woman is fully established and attained, the highest social development of mankind is not possible.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha That world beyond is a world of sanctity and radiance; therefore, it is necessary that in this world he should acquire these divine attributes..
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha The gift of God to this enlightened age is the knowledge of the oneness of mankind and of the fundamental oneness of religion.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Do not despair! Work steadily. Sincerity and love will conquer hate. How many seemingly impossible events are coming to pass in these days
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha My heart is in a constant state of thanksgiving.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha Dignity before God depends, not on sex, but on purity and luminosity of heart. Human virtues belong equally to all!
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha When this holy attribute is established in man, all the divine qualities will also become realized.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha The woman has greater moral courage than the man; she has also special gifts which enable her to govern in moments of danger and crisis. If necessary she can become a warrior.
Abdu'l-BahaAbdu'l-Baha He needed ears; he obtained them there in readiness and preparation for his new existence. The powers requisite in this world were conferred upon him in the world of the matrix.
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