Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the inherent dignity of humans and the importance of living up to one's potential.
In this quote, BahΓ‘'u'llΓ‘h reflects on the noble nature of humanity and the divine potential within each person. It suggests that despite the shortcomings and self-limiting behaviors people may exhibit, there is a call to recognize one's true worth and to strive for greater accomplishments that align with one's higher purpose. It presents an inspiring challenge to rise above self-abasement and take action towards fulfilling one's destiny.
In practice
During a motivational speech to encourage students to pursue their dreams.
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.
Say: o brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.
If I were not an atheist, I would believe in a God who would choose to save people on the basis of the totality of their lives and not the pattern of their words. I think he would prefer an honest and righteous atheist to a TV preacher whose every word is God, God, God and whose every deed is foul, foul, foul.
Who has fully realized that history is not contained in thick books but lives in our very blood?
But you answer, that the Constitution recognizes property in slaves. It would be sufficient, then, to reply, that this constitutional recognition must be void, because it is repugnant to the law of nature and of nations.
I support all people on earth who have bodies like and unlike my body.
The Land of Israel will be small, but the people of Israel will make it great. Not _x000D_ in opulence, but in eminence will their destiny be fulfilled, and the elixir of their_x000D_ pride will be distilled not out of dominion or far-flung borders, but out of the_x000D_ faithful and skillful building of the good society.
We have to stop and be humble enough to understand that there is something called mystery.
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