There is nothing more harmful to the individual - and also
to society than false humility which is hypocritical, and hence unworthy of a
true Bahá'í. The true believer is one who is conscious of his strength as well
as of his weakness, and who, fully availing himself of the manifold
opportunities and blessings which God gives him, strives to overcome his
defects and weaknesses and this by means of a scrupulous adherence to all the
laws and commandments revealed by God through His Manifestation.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter
dated 4 February 1935 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual
believer; The Light of Divine Guidance vol. I)
