Nothing is more contrary to the spirit of the Cause than
discord and strife, which are the inevitable outcome of selfishness and greed.
Pure detachment and selfless service, these should be the sole motives of every
true believer. And unless each and every one of the friends succeeds in
translating such qualities into living action, no hope of further progress can
be entertained.
(From a letter dated 24 September 1933 written on behalf of
Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol.
II, Living the Life)
