We must investigate reality. We must put away these
superstitions. It is a self-evident truth that all humanity is the creation of
God. All are His servants and under His protection. All are recipients of His
bestowals. God is kind to all His servants. At most it is this: that some are
ignorant; they must be educated in order that they may become intelligent. Some
are immature as children; they must be aided and assisted in order that they
may become mature. Some are sick and ailing; they must be healed. But the
suffering patient must not be tested by false treatment. The child must not be
warped and hindered in its development. The ignorant must not be restricted by
censure and criticism. We must look for the real, true remedy.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk, 21 April 1912, Washington, DC; ‘The Promulgation of Universal
Peace: Talks Delivered by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States
and Canada in 1912’)
