In truth, I have found much love and justice in the people
of America. I have observed that they have complete freedom of thought in all
matters, which is deserving of praise. So I am greatly pleased with the pastor
and thank him for his expression of love for us. The leaders of religions must
be like this so that people may become broad-minded. They must be kind to all
nationalities for God is kind to all and His love is infinite. Therefore, the
love of His servants must also be universal and without limitation.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a conversation, November 7, 1912, Washington DC, recorded by Mahmud
Zarqani; ‘Mahmud’s Diary’)
