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-BAHAThen 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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He who is educated by the Divine Spirit can, in his time, lead others to receive the same Spirit.
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it is certain that the incidence of chronic and diversified illnesses will abate, and the general health of all mankind will be much improved.
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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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To attain eternal happiness one must suffer. He who has reached the state of self-sacrifice has true joy. Temporal joy will vanish.
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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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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 most important principle of divine philosophy is the oneness of the world of humanity, the unity of mankind, the bond conjoining East and West, the tie of love which blends human hearts.
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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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Bahá’í marriage is union and cordial affection between the two parties. They must, however, exercise the utmost care and become acquainted with each other’s character.
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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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The spirit does not need a body, but the body needs spirit, or it cannot live. The soul can live without a body, but the body without a soul dies
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The greatest bounty of God. Knowledge is identical with guidance, and ignorance is real error
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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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The principal reason for the decline and fall of peoples is ignorance.
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At whatever time highly skilled physicians shall have developed the healing of illnesses by means of foods, and shall make provision for simple foods, and shall prohibit humankind from living as slaves to their lustful appetites.
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