For what pleasure can compare the pleasure of bringing joy and hope to other hearts. The more we make others happy the greater will be our own happiness and the deeper our sense of having served humanity.
Shoghi EffendiThe troubles of this world pass, and what we have left is what we have made of our souls.
Shoghi EffendiLove & kindness have far greater influence than punishment upon the improvement of human character.
Shoghi EffendiIt is not sufficient to pray diligently for guidance, but this prayer must be followed by meditation as to the best methods of action and then action itself... because prayers can only be answered through action and if someone's action is wrong, God can use that method of showing the pathway which is right.
Shoghi Effendi