In this world we judge a cause or movement by its progress
and development. Some movements appear, manifest a brief period of activity,
then discontinue. Others show forth a greater measure of growth and strength,
but before attaining mature development, weaken, disintegrate and are lost in
oblivion. Neither of these mentioned are progressive and permanent. There is
still another kind of movement or cause which from a very small, inconspicuous
beginning goes forward with sure and steady progress, gradually broadening and
widening until it has assumed universal dimensions. The Bahá’í Movement is of
this nature.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk, 22 April 1912, Washington D.C.; ‘The
Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá during His
Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912’)
