Kindness, training and education extended to prisoners is
exceedingly important. Therefore as thou hast exerted an effort in this, hast
awakened some of them, and hast been the cause of the turning of their faces to
the divine Kingdom, this praiseworthy deed is highly acceptable. Assuredly
persevere. Convey on my behalf to the two prisoners in San Quentin the utmost
kindness, and tell them: ‘That prison in the sight of wise souls is a school of
training and development. Ye must strive with heart and soul that ye may become
renowned in character and knowledge.’
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Selections from the
Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’)
