Man is not man simply because of bodily attributes. The standard of divine measure and judgment is his intelligence and spirit
ABDU'L-BAHASo will success crown your efforts, and with the universal brotherhood will come the Kingdom of God in peace and goodwill.
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In every aspect of life, purity and holiness, cleanliness and refinement, exalt the human condition.Even in the physical realm, cleanliness will conduce to spirituality.
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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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In some respects woman is superior to man. She is more tender-hearted, more receptive, her intuition is more intense.
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Prejudices of any kind are the destroyers of human happiness & welfare.
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New bounties, bestowals and perfections are awaiting and already descending upon him.
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In that world there is need of spirituality, faith, assurance, the knowledge and love of God.
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Love everybody, serve everybody.
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Truthfulness is the foundation of all the virtues of mankind
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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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To oppose knowledge is ignorant, and he who detests knowledge and science is not a man, but rather an animal without intelligence.
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Observe that the body of man is confined to a small place; it covers only two spans of earth. But the spirit and mind of man travel to all countries and regions
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Love is the most great law that ruleth this mighty and heavenly cycle, the unique power that bindeth together the divers elements of this material world
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For knowledge is light, life, felicity, perfection, beauty and the means of approaching the Threshold of Unity. It is the honor and glory of the world of humanity
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Then this material world will become the very paradise of the Kingdom this elemental earth will be in a heavenly state and all the servants of God will live in the utmost joy happiness and gladness.
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Divine things are too deep to be expressed by common words. The heavenly teachings are expressed in parable in order to be understood and preserved for ages to come.
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