It behooveth thee to sever thyself from all desires save thy
Lord, the Supreme, expecting no help or aid from anyone in the universe, not
even from thy father or children. Resign thyself to God! Content thyself with
but little of this world’s goods! Verily, economy is a great treasure. If one
of thy relations oppress thee, complain not against him before the magistrate;
rather manifest magnificent patience during every calamity and hardship. Verily
thy Master is the Lord of Faithfulness! Forgive and overlook the shortcomings
which have appeared in that one, for the sake of love and affection. Know that
nothing will benefit thee in this life save supplication and invocation unto
God, service in His vineyard, and, with a heart full of love, be in constant
servitude unto Him.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Baha, vol. 1’)
