The development and progress of a nation is according to the
measure and degree of that nation’s scientific attainments. Through this means
its greatness is continually increased, and day by day the welfare and
prosperity of its people are assured.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk, 23 April
1912, Washington D.C.; ‘The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by
‘Abdu’l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912’)
