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-BAHAThis is because the spirit has no place; it is placeless; and for the spirit the earth and the heaven are as one since it makes discoveries in both
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What profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good, and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal?
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Whilst on the other hand, with the wing of science alone he would also make no progress, but fall into the despairing slough of materialism.
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But to remain happy and contented in the face of difficulty, hardship and the onslaught of disease and sickness-this is an indication of nobility.
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My heart is in a constant state of thanksgiving.
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Be ye doctor and nurse to the ailing; promote ye friendship, and honour, and conciliation, and devotion to God, in this world of non-existence.
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Do not despair! Work steadily. Sincerity and love will conquer hate. How many seemingly impossible events are coming to pass in these days
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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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Close investigation will show that the primary cause of oppression and injustice, of unrighteousness, irregularity and disorder
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A love that sweeps away all barriers, a love that aboundeth in charity, a large-heartedness, tolerance, forgiveness and noble striving, a love that triumphs over all obstacles.
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Dignity before God depends, not on sex, but on purity and luminosity of heart. Human virtues belong equally to all!
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Religion should unite all hearts and cause wars and disputes to vanish from the face of the earth; it should give birth to spirituality, and bring light and life to every soul.
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The pure heart is one that is entirely cut away from self. To be selfless is to be pure.
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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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Is the people’s lack of religious faith and the fact that they are uneducated.
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In some respects woman is superior to man. She is more tender-hearted, more receptive, her intuition is more intense.
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