When the Light of the Sun of Truth inspires the mind of a painter, he produces marvellous pictures. These gifts are fulfilling their highest purpose, when showing forth the praise of God.
ABDU'L-BAHAIn the world of existence there is indeed no greater power than the power of love
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The primary, the most urgent requirement is the promotion of education. It is inconceivable that any nation should achieve prosperity and success unless this paramount, this fundamental concern is carried forward.
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Until the reality of equality between man and woman is fully established and attained, the highest social development of mankind is not possible.
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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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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.
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Thus an illness caused by affliction, fear, nervous impressions, will be healed more effectively by spiritual rather than physical treatment. Hence, both kinds of treatment should be followed; they are not.
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If one of these two become the cause of divorce, that one will 392 unquestionably fall into great difficulties, will become the victim of formidable calamities and experience deep remorse.
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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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They come to that man or woman who accepts his life with radiant acquiescence.
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This 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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It is good to laugh. Laughter is spiritual relaxation.
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We declare that love is the cause of the existence of all phenomena and that the absence of love is the cause of disintegration or non-existence.
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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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Man is under all conditons immersed in a sea of God’s blessings. Therefore, be thou not hopeless under any circumstances, but rather be firm in thy hope
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Strive with all your hearts, raise up your voices and shout, until this dark world be filled with light.
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My heart is in a constant state of thanksgiving.
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