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If you desire with all your heart, friendship with every race on earth, your thought, spiritual and positive, will spread; it will become the desire of others, growing stronger and stronger, until it reaches the minds of all men.
Abdu'L-Bah
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Desiring friendship across all races can create a collective positive impact on humanity.

This quote emphasizes the power of a genuine desire for friendship among all people, regardless of race. It suggests that such heartfelt intentions are not only personal but can resonate on a broader scale, inspiring others and fostering a collective longing for unity and understanding among different races.

Themes

FriendshipUnityDesirePositivityRace

In practice

Example use cases

At a community event focused on multiculturalism.

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