Baha'u'llah
Baha'u'llah
speak-no-evil may faults
Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear it spoken unto thee, and magnify not the faults of others that thine own faults may not appear great
religious fire hatred
Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.
fire light vengeance
My Calamity is my providence, outwardly it is fire and vengeance, but inwardly it is light and mercy.
country peace kindness
The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens
powerful ocean book
It is incumbent upon the Aghsan, the Afnan and My kindred to turn, one and all, their faces towards the Most Mighty Branch. Consider that which We have revealed in Our Most Holy Book: 'When the ocean of My presence hath ebbed and the Book of My Revelation is ended, turn your faces toward Him Whom God hath purposed, Who hath branched from this Ancient Root.' The object of this sacred verse is none other except the Most Mighty Branch (Abdu'l-Baha). Thus have We graciously revealed unto you our potent Will, and I am verily the Gracious, the All-Powerful.
superstitions materialism
Religion without science is superstition. Science without religion is materialism.
thank-you gratitude appreciation
A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul complains even in paradise.
god heaven lord
Thus hath it been sent down from the heaven of the Will of your Lord, the Lord of Revelation.
evil religion environmental
In all matters moderation is desirable. If a thing is carried to excess, it will prove a source of evil.
path spirit straight-path
Peace be upon him who follows the Straight Path!
children men race
O ye children of men! The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.
adversity baha prosperity
Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity.
uplifting art educational
Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation. Knowledge is as wings to man's life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its acquisition is incumbent upon everyone.
recovery men world
Regard ye the world as a man's body, which is afflicted with diverse ailments, and the recovery of which dependeth upon the harmonizing of all its component elements.