And it must traverse all conditions, for its passage and movement through the conditions of existence will be the means of its acquiring perfections.
ABDU'L-BAHAAll Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself in beautiful harmonies. Again, shining through the mind of a poet, it is seen in fine poetry and poetic prose.
More Abdu'l-Baha Quotes
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The intellect is good but until it has become the servant of the heart, it is of little avail.
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One must see in every human being only that which is worthy of praise. When this is done, one can be a friend to the whole human race.
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The more ye persevere in this most important task, the more will ye witness the confirmations of God, to such a degree that ye yourselves will be astonished.
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When the spiritually minded dive deeply into the ocean of their meaning they bring to the surface the pearls of their inner significance.
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Love gives life to the lifeless. Love lights a flame in the heart that is cold. Love brings hope to the hopeless and gladdens the hearts of the sorrowful.
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The mind and spirit of man advance when he is tried by suffering. … so suffering and tribulation free man from the petty affairs of this worldly life until he arrives at a state of complete detachment.
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Divine Justice demands that the rights of both sexes should be equally respected since neither is superior to the other in the eyes of Heaven.
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There is but one power which heals—that is God. The state or condition through which the healing takes place is the confidence of the heart.
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The mere size of the brain has been proved to be no measure of superiority.
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What are the requirements? Love for mankind, sincerity toward all, reflecting the oneness of the world of humanity, philanthropy, becoming enkindled with the fire of the love of God
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We must all strive and concentrate all our thoughts in order that such happiness may accrue to the world of humanity.
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This perfected body can be compared to a mirror, and the human spirit to the sun. Nevertheless, if the mirror breaks, the bounty of the sun continues; and if the mirror is destroyed or ceases to exist
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The world in the past has been ruled by force, and man has dominated over woman by reason of his more forceful and aggressive qualities both of body and mind.
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This is destined to come about. In the same way, in the character, the conduct and the manners of men, universal modifications will be made.
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The supreme magnetic force that directeth the movements of the spheres in the celestial realms
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