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 More Quotes by Bahá'u'lláh More Quotes From Bahá'u'lláh The true seeker hunts naught but the object of his quest, and the lover has no desire save union with his Beloved. Bahá'u'lláh quests unions desire O ye children of men! The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men. Bahá'u'lláh race men children Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self. Bahá'u'lláh vision self world The True Seeker must, before all else, cleanse his heart. Bahá'u'lláh seekers heart Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation. Knowledge is as wings to man's life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its acquisition is incumbent upon everyone. Bahá'u'lláh educational uplifting art Let your eye be chaste, your hand faithful, your tongue truthful and your heart enlightened. Bahá'u'lláh eye heart hands Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench. Bahá'u'lláh hatred religious fire