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B eautify your tongues, O people, with truthfulness, and adorn your souls with the ornament of honesty. Beware, O people, that ye deal not treacherously with any one. Be ye the trustees of God amongst His creatures, and the emblems of His generosity amidst His people. They that follow their lusts and corrupt inclinations, have erred and dissipated their efforts. They, indeed, are of the lost

quote 8617 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 297

L ay not on any soul a load which ye would not wish to be laid upon you, and desire not for any one the things ye would not desire for yourselves. This is My best counsel unto you, did ye but observe it

quote 8616 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 128

D o not busy yourselves in your own concerns; let your thoughts be fixed upon that which will rehabilitate the fortunes of mankind and sanctify the hearts and souls of men. This can best be achieved through pure and holy deeds, through a virtuous life and a goodly behavior.

quote 8615 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 93–94

T he civilization, so often vaunted by the learned exponents of arts and sciences, will, if allowed to overleap the bounds of moderation, bring great evil upon men

quote 8614 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 342

B lessed are the learned that pride not themselves on their attainments; and well is it with the righteous that mock not the sinful, but rather conceal their misdeeds, so that their own shortcomings may remain veiled to men’s eyes

quote 8613 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 315

T he purpose of the one true God in manifesting Himself is to summon all mankind to truthfulness and sincerity, to piety and trustworthiness, to resignation and submissiveness to the Will of God, to forbearance and kindliness, to uprightness and wisdom. His object is to array every man with the mantle of a saintly character, and to adorn him with the ornament of holy and goodly deeds

quote 8612 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 299

S ay: Sow not, O people, the seeds of dissension amongst men, and contend not with your neighbor

quote 8611 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 296

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 . . .

quote 8610 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 289

T he Purpose of the one true God, exalted be His glory, in revealing Himself unto men is to lay bare those gems that lie hidden within the mine of their true and inmost selves. That the divers communions of the earth, and the manifold systems of religious belief, should never be allowed to foster the feelings of animosity among men, is, in this Day, of the essence of the Faith of God and His Religion

quote 8609 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 287

B e generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity. Be worthy of the trust of thy neighbor, and look upon him with a bright and friendly face. Be a treasure to the poor, an admonisher to the rich, an answerer of the cry of the needy . . .

quote 8608 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 285

B e unjust to no man, and show all meekness to all men. Be as a lamp unto them that walk in darkness, a joy to the sorrowful, a sea for the thirsty, a haven for the distressed, an upholder and defender of the victim of oppression. Let integrity and uprightness distinguish all thine acts. Be a home for the stranger, a balm to the suffering, a tower of strength for the fugitive

quote 8607 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 285

W hoso ariseth among you to teach the Cause of his Lord, let him, before all else, teach his own self, that his speech may attract the hearts of them that hear him. Unless he teacheth his own self, the words of his mouth will not influence the heart of the seeker

quote 8606 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 277

T o whatever place We may be banished, however great the tribulation We may suffer, they who are the people of God must, with fixed resolve and perfect confidence, keep their eyes directed towards the Day Spring of Glory, and be busied in whatever may be conducive to the betterment of the world and the education of its peoples

quote 8605 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 270

H e should not wish for others that which he doth not wish for himself, nor promise that which he doth not fulfil

quote 8604 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 266

T hat seeker should, also, regard backbiting as grievous error, and keep himself aloof from its dominion, inasmuch as backbiting quencheth the light of the heart, and extinguisheth the life of the soul. He should be content with little, and be freed from all inordinate desire

quote 8603 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 265

H e should be content with little, and be freed from all inordinate desire

quote 8602 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 265

F or the tongue is a smoldering fire, and excess of speech a deadly poison. Material fire consumeth the body, whereas the fire of the tongue devoureth both heart and soul. The force of the former lasteth but for a time, whilst the effects of the latter endureth a century

quote 8601 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 265

T he Great Being saith: 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 therefrom

quote 8600 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 260

O contending peoples and kindreds of the earth! Set your faces towards unity, and let the radiance of its light shine upon you. Gather ye together, and for the sake of God resolve to root out whatever is the source of contention amongst you. Then will the effulgence of the world's great Luminary envelop the whole earth, and its inhabitants become the citizens of one city, and the occupants of one and the same throne

quote 8599 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 217

T here can be no doubt whatever that the peoples of the world, of whatever race or religion, derive their inspiration from one heavenly Source, and are the subjects of one God. The difference between the ordinances under which they abide should be attributed to the varying requirements and exigencies of the age in which they were revealed

quote 8598 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 217

I t is incumbent upon them who are in authority to exercise moderation in all things. Whatsoever passeth beyond the limits of moderation will cease to exert a beneficial influence. Consider for instance such things as liberty, civilization and the like. However much men of understanding may favorably regard them, they will, if carried to excess, exercise a pernicious influence upon men

quote 8597 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 216

T he Great Being saith: 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. Suffer it not to become a source of dissension and discord, of hate and enmity

quote 8596 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 215

T hose virtues that befit his dignity are forbearance, mercy, compassion and loving-kindness

quote 8595 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 215

T he purpose underlying the revelation of every heavenly Book, nay, of every divinely-revealed verse, is to endue all men with righteousness and understanding, so that peace and tranquillity may be firmly established amongst them

quote 8594 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 206

C onsort with all men, O people of Baha, in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship. If ye be aware of a certain truth, if ye possess a jewel, of which others are deprived, share it with them in a language of utmost kindliness and good-will. If it be accepted, if it fulfil its purpose, your object is attained. If any one should refuse it, leave him unto himself, and beseech God to guide him

quote 8593 | The Writings of Bahá’u’lláh
Gleanings From the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, p. 289

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