Follow thou the way of thy Lord, and say not that which the
ears cannot bear to hear, for such speech is like
luscious food given to small children. However palatable, rare and rich the
food may be, it cannot be assimilated by the digestive organs of a suckling
child. Therefore unto every one who hath a right, let his settled measure be
given.
‘Not everything that a man knoweth can be disclosed, nor can
everything that he can disclose be regarded as timely, nor can every timely
utterance be considered as suited to the capacity of those who hear it.’ Such
is the consummate wisdom to be observed in thy pursuits. Be not oblivious
thereof, if thou wishest to be a man of action under all conditions. First
diagnose the disease and identify the malady, then prescribe the remedy, for
such is the perfect method of the skilful physician. (‘Abdu’l-Baha, ‘Selections
from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’)
