The 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-BAHAThis 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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…knowledge is the cause of human progress.
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Even through the limitless space of the heavens – surround all that exists, and make discoveries in the exalted spheres and infinite distances. .
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The pure heart is one that is entirely cut away from self. To be selfless is to be pure.
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Whilst on the other hand, with the wing of science alone he would also make no progress, but fall into the despairing slough of materialism.
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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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God has created us all humanHe is kind & just to all. Why should we be unkind & unjust to each other?
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Every kind of knowledge, every science, is as a tree: if the fruit of it be the love of God, then is it a blessed tree, but if not, that tree is but dried-up wood, and shall only feed the fire
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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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Dignity before God depends, not on sex, but on purity and luminosity of heart. Human virtues belong equally to all!
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The intellect is good but until it has become the servant of the heart, it is of little avail.
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Love ye all religions and all races with a love that is true and sincere and show that love through deeds.
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All Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself in beautiful harmonies. Again, shining through the mind of a poet, it is seen in fine poetry and poetic prose.
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There is no question but that they will exert all their efforts, their energies, their sense of pride, to acquire the sciences and arts.
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Man is not man simply because of bodily attributes. The standard of divine measure and judgment is his intelligence and spirit
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It is good to laugh. Laughter is spiritual relaxation.
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