Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Bahá'u'lláh More Quotes by Bahá'u'lláh More Quotes From Bahá'u'lláh In the garden of thy heart, plant naught but the rose of love. Bahá'u'lláh garden rose heart It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. Bahá'u'lláh patriotic kindness country Every age hath its own problem, and every soul its particular aspiration. The remedy the world needeth in its present-day afflictions can never be the same as that which a subsequent age may require. Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and centre your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements. Bahá'u'lláh soul age needs Do not be content with showing friendship in words alone, let your heart burn with loving kindness for all who may cross your path. Bahá'u'lláh kindness heart friendship Should prosperity befall thee, rejoice not, and should abasement come upon thee, grieve not, for both shall pass away and be no more. Bahá'u'lláh prosperity passing-away grieving 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. Bahá'u'lláh pride blessed country Religion without science is superstition. Science without religion is materialism. Bahá'u'lláh materialism superstitions The well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and until its unity is firmly established. Bahá'u'lláh baha unity peace Love is a light that never dwelleth in a heart possessed by fear. Bahá'u'lláh fear heart love-is So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth. Bahá'u'lláh powerful light teamwork Be generous in prosperity and thankful in adversity, Be fair in thy judgment, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger. Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility. Bahá'u'lláh adversity home heart Dedicate the precious days of your lives to the betterment of the world Bahá'u'lláh betterment world All peoples and nations are of one family, the children of one Father, and should be to one another as brothers and sisters. Bahá'u'lláh brother father children Lay not on any soul a load that you would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for any one the things you would not desire for yourself. Bahá'u'lláh soul wish desire O SON OF MAN! For everything there is a sign. The sign of love is fortitude under My decree and patience under My trials. Bahá'u'lláh love-is men son A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding... Bahá'u'lláh light heart men Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit there from. Bahá'u'lláh baha educational men A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul complains even in paradise. Bahá'u'lláh gratitude thank-you appreciation The essence of faith is fewness of words and abundance of deeds. Bahá'u'lláh abundance deeds essence Man is even as steel, the essence of which is hidden: through admonition and explanation, good counsel and education, that essence will be brought to light. If, however, he be allowed to remain in his original condition, the corrosion of lusts and appetites will effectively destroy him. Bahá'u'lláh light essence men
