The Blessed
One, Bahá'u'lláh, likens the existing world to a tree, and the people to its
fruits, blossoms and leaves. All should be fresh and vigorous, the attainment
of their beauty and proportion depending on the love and unity with which they
sustain each other and seek the Life eternal. The friends of God should become
the manifestors in this world of this mercy and love. They should not dwell on
the shortcomings of others. Ceaselessly should they be thinking how they may
benefit others and show service and co-operation. Thus should they regard every
stranger, putting aside such prejudices and superstitions as might prevent
friendly relations.
- 'Abdu'l-Bahá (From a Tablet, Star of the West, vol.
2, no. 9, August 20, 1911)
