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ones in real authority are known by their humility and self-sacrifice and show
no attitude of superiority over the friends. Some time ago a tablet was written
stating that none are appointed to any authority to do anything but to serve
the Cause as true servants of the friends -and for this no tablet is necessary;
such service when true and unselfish, requires no announcement, nor following,
nor written document. Let the servant be known by his deeds, by his life! To be
approved of God alone should be one's aim.
('Abdu'l-Baha, table talks in Holy Land, recorded by Dr. Getsinger, 1905; Star of the West, Vol. VI, No.6; compilation: Lights of Guidance)
('Abdu'l-Baha, table talks in Holy Land, recorded by Dr. Getsinger, 1905; Star of the West, Vol. VI, No.6; compilation: Lights of Guidance)
