Man is not man simply because of bodily attributes. The standard of divine measure and judgment is his intelligence and spirit
ABDU'L-BAHAMan is not man simply because of bodily attributes. The standard of divine measure and judgment is his intelligence and spirit
ABDU'L-BAHATo promote knowledge is thus an inescapable duty imposed on every one of the friends of God.
ABDU'L-BAHAAll down the ages we see how blood has stained the surface of the earth; but now a ray of greater light has come
ABDU'L-BAHALove 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
ABDU'L-BAHATruthfulness 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-BAHAIn the world of existence there is indeed no greater power than the power of love
ABDU'L-BAHAThe confirmations of the Spirit are all those powers and gifts which some are born with (and which men sometimes call genius), but for which others have to strive with infinite pains.
ABDU'L-BAHADivine Justice demands that the rights of both sexes should be equally respected since neither is superior to the other in the eyes of Heaven.
ABDU'L-BAHAThe 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.
ABDU'L-BAHAThe mere size of the brain has been proved to be no measure of superiority.
ABDU'L-BAHAWhat 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-BAHAThe diversity in the human family should be the cause of love and harmony, as it is in music where many different notes blend together in the making of a perfect chord.
ABDU'L-BAHALove 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.
ABDU'L-BAHANew bounties, bestowals and perfections are awaiting and already descending upon him.
ABDU'L-BAHABe ye doctor and nurse to the ailing; promote ye friendship, and honour, and conciliation, and devotion to God, in this world of non-existence.
ABDU'L-BAHADivine 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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