The spirit does not need a body, but the body needs spirit, or it cannot live. The soul can live without a… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Man is not man simply because of bodily attributes. The standard of divine measure and judgment is his intelligence and spirit — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Man is in reality a spiritual being and only when he lives in the spirit is he truly happy. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
The human spirit may be likened to the bounty of the sun shining on a mirror. The body of man, ... grows… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
The mind and spirit of man advance when he is tried by suffering. ... so suffering and tribulation free man from the… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
This perfected body can be compared to a mirror, and the human spirit to the sun. Nevertheless, if the mirror breaks, the… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Love is the spirit of life unto the adorned body of mankind, the establisher of true civilization in this mortal world, and… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
An humble man without learning, but filled with the Holy Spirit, is more powerful than the most nobly-born profound scholar without that… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
The wisdom of the appearance of the spirit in the body is this: the human spirit is a Divine Trust, and it… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
The confirmations of the Spirit are all those powers and gifts which some are born with (and which men sometimes call genius),… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Be not the slave of your moods, but their master. But if you are so angry, so depressed and so sore that… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Observe that the body of man is confined to a small place; it covers only two spans of earth. But the spirit… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
All Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Prejudices of any kind are the destroyers of human happiness & welfare. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Man is in reality a spiritual being and only when he lives in the spirit is he truly happy. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
The intellect is good but until it has become the servant of the heart, it is of little avail. — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
“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 Image
