"Naught but the celestial potency of the Word of God...is capable of harmonizing the divergent thoughts, sentiments, ideas and convictions of the children of men.”

Baháʼí Youth Conference
Boston USA July 2013

“Consider the flowers of a garden. Though differing in kind, color, form and shape, yet, inasmuch as they are refreshed by the waters of one spring, revived by the breath of one wind, invigorated by the rays of one sun, this diversity increaseth their charm and addeth unto their beauty. How unpleasing to the eye if all the flowers and plants, the leaves and blossoms, the fruit, the branches and the trees of that garden were all of the same shape and color! Diversity of hues, form and shape enricheth and adorneth the garden, and heighteneth the effect thereof. In like manner, when divers shades of thought, temperament and character, are brought together under the power and influence of one central agency, the beauty and glory of human perfection will be revealed and made manifest. Naught but the celestial potency of the Word of God, which ruleth and transcendeth the realities of all things, is capable of harmonizing the divergent thoughts, sentiments, ideas and convictions of the children of men.”

Bahá’u’lláh, World Order
www.bahai.org/r/365308127

"It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world."

Baháʼí Temple - Panama

"It is incumbent upon every man of insight and understanding to strive to translate that which hath been written into reality and action.…"

"That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race."

"The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. In another passage He hath proclaimed: It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."

Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings
www.bahai.org/r/696472436

"It is incumbent upon all the peoples of the world to reconcile their differences..."

Bahá’í House of Worship, USA

"This is the Day in which God’s most excellent favors have been poured out upon men, the Day in which His most mighty grace hath been infused into all created things. It is incumbent upon all the peoples of the world to reconcile their differences, and, with perfect unity and peace, abide beneath the shadow of the Tree of His care and loving-kindness. It behooveth them to cleave to whatsoever will, in this Day, be conducive to the exaltation of their stations, and to the promotion of their best interests."

Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings
www.bahai.org/r/053948477

"The source of all learning is the knowledge of God..."

Bahá’í House of Worship, USA

"The source of all learning is the knowledge of God, exalted be His glory, and this cannot be attained save through the knowledge of His Divine Manifestation."  

Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets
www.bahai.org/r/215983475

"Immerse yourselves in the ocean of My words, that ye may unravel its secrets."

Glass roof of the Shrine of Bahá’u’lláh

"Immerse yourselves in the ocean of My words, that ye may unravel its secrets, and discover all the pearls of wisdom that lie hid in its depths...This is the changeless Faith of God, eternal in the past, eternal in the future."

Bahá’u’lláh, Gleanings
www.bahai.org/r/538672141

"The purpose of religion...is to establish unity and concord amongst the peoples of the world."

Bahá’í House of Worship, Chile

"The purpose of religion as revealed from the heaven of God’s holy Will is to establish unity and concord amongst the peoples of the world; make it not the cause of dissension and strife. The religion of God and His divine law are the most potent instruments and the surest of all means for the dawning of the light of unity amongst men. The progress of the world, the development of nations, the tranquility of peoples, and the peace of all who dwell on earth are among the principles and ordinances of God. Religion bestoweth upon man the most precious of all gifts, offereth the cup of prosperity, imparteth eternal life, and showereth imperishable benefits upon mankind."

Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets
www.bahai.org/r/694735299

"Shut your eyes to estrangement, then fix your gaze upon unity."

Baháʼí Temple - Chile

 
"Shut your eyes to estrangement, then fix your gaze upon unity. Cleave tenaciously unto that which will lead to the well-being and tranquillity of all mankind. This span of earth is but one homeland and one habitation. It behoveth you to abandon vainglory which causeth alienation and to set your hearts on whatever will ensure harmony."

Bahá’u’lláh, Tablets
www.bahai.org/r/327958234