To attain eternal happiness one must suffer. He who has reached the state of self-sacrifice has true joy. Temporal joy will vanish. — 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
We should all visit the sick. When they are in sorrow and suffering, it is a real help and benefit to have… — Abdu'l-Bahá Copy Share Image
Be ye a refuge to the fearful; bring ye rest and peace to the disturbed; make ye a provision for the destitute;… — 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
