June 4

All Art is a gift of the Holy Spirit. When this light shines through the mind of a musician, it manifests itself in beautiful harmonies. Again, shining through the mind of a poet, it is seen in fine poetry and poetic prose. When the Light of the Sun of Truth inspires the mind of a painter, he produces marvellous pictures. These gifts are fulfilling their highest purpose, when showing forth the praise of God.

- ‘Abdu’l-Baha  (Utterances of 'Abdu'l-Baha, quoted by Lady Blomfield in “The Chosen Highway”; compilation: ‘The Importance of the Arts in Promoting the Faith’, updated at the Baha’i World Center website)