You cannot imagine what influence is exerted on the hearts
of men by genuine love, sincerity and purity of motive, but such an effect can
only be produced when strivings and efforts are made every day by every
individual.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (quoted by the Universal House of Justice in a
message dated 10 February 1980 addressed to the Iranian believers resident in
other countries throughout the world)