The friends must be prepared to efface themselves at all
times. Seeking the approval of men is many times the cause of imperiling the
approval of God.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Words of Abdu'l-Baha in answer to questions asked by Dr.
Edward C. Getsinger during a few brief meetings at Haifa, January 26 to
February 5, 1915, and recorded by Dr. Getsinger at the time; Star of the West,
vol. 6, no. 6, June 24, 1915)
