Anyone can live contentedly in circumstances of ease and comfort, health and well-being gratification and felicity; but to remain happy and contented in the face of difficulty, hardship and the onslaught of disease and sickness-this is an indication of nobility. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Be calm, be strong, be grateful, and become a lamp full of light, that the darkness of sorrows be annihilated, and that the sun… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
Sometimes I want to ask God why He allows poverty, famine, and injustice when He could do something about it, but I'm afraid he… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
The most important principle of divine philosophy is the oneness of the world of humanity, the unity of mankind, the bond conjoining East and… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
Man is in reality a spiritual being and only when he lives in the spirit is he truly happy. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
Until the reality of equality between man and woman is fully established and attained, the highest social development of mankind is not possible. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
Close investigation will show that the primary cause of oppression and injustice, of unrighteousness, irregularity and disorder, is the people's lack of religious faith… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
The primary, the most urgent requirement is the promotion of education. It is inconceivable that any nation should achieve prosperity and success unless this… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
The intellect is good but until it has become the servant of the heart, it is of little avail. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
“Love the creatures for the sake of God and not for themselves. You will never become angry or impatient if you love them for… — Abdu'l-Baha Copy Share
Truthfulness is the foundation of all virtues of the world of humanity. Without truthfulness, progress and success in all the worlds of God are… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
The reality of man is his thought, not his material body. The thought force and the animal force are partners. Although man is part… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
Observe that the body of man is confined to a small place; it covers only two spans of earth. But the spirit and mind… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share
