Fighting, and the employment of force, even for the right cause, will not bring about good results. The oppressed who have right on their side, must not take that right by force; the evil would continue. Hearts must be changed.
ABDU'L-BAHAAt 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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This eternal bond should be made secure by a firm covenant, and the intention should be to foster harmony, fellowship and unity and to attain everlasting life.
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We ask God to endow human souls with justice so that they may be fair and may strive to provide for the comfort of all that each member of humanity may pass his life in the utmost comfort and welfare.
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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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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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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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Among the greatest of all great services is the education of children, and promotion of the various sciences, crafts and arts. Praised be God, ye are now exerting strenuous efforts toward this end.
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The wisdom of the appearance of the spirit in the body is this: the human spirit is a Divine Trust,
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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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In the world of existence there is indeed no greater power than the power of love
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It is good to laugh. Laughter is spiritual relaxation.
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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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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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I beg of God that ye will be bringers of joy, even as are the angels in Heaven.
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Beware of prejudice; light is good in whatsoever lamp it is burning; a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.
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Humanity has emerged from its former degrees of limitation and preliminary training. Man must now become imbued with new virtues and powers, new moralities, new capacities.
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