Bah'U'Llh

That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.

Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.

The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony... So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.

So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.

Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self.

Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.

Say: o brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.

Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path.

O ye that dwell on earth! The religion of God is for love and unity; make it not the cause of enmity or dissension.

My Calamity is my providence, outwardly it is fire and vengeance, but inwardly it is light and mercy.

O ye rich ones on earth! The poor in your midst are My trust; guard ye My trust, and be not intent only on your own ease.

The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established.

Bend your minds and wills to the education of the peoples and kindreds of the earth, that haply the dissensions that divide it may, through the power of the Most Great Name, be blotted out from its face, and all mankind become the upholders of one Order, and the inhabitants of one City.

A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul complains even in paradise.

The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens.

Be generous in prosperity and thankful in adversity, Be fair in thy judgment, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility.

Beautify your tongues, O people, with truthfulness, and adorn your souls with the ornament of honesty. Beware, O people, that ye deal not treacherously with any one.