The principle of consultation, which constitutes one of the
basic laws of the Administration, should be applied to all Bahá'í activities
which affect the collective interests of the Faith, for it is through
cooperation and continual exchange of thoughts and views that the Cause can
best safeguard and foster its interests. Individual initiative, personal ability
and resourcefulness, though indispensable, are, unless supported and enriched
by the collective experiences and wisdom of the group, utterly incapable of
achieving such a tremendous task.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, 30 August 1933 to an
individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Consultation)
