So many misunderstandings arise from the passionate
attachment of the friends to the Faith and also their immaturity. We must
therefore be very patient and loving with each other and try to establish unity
in the Bahá'í family. The differences ... which you describe in your letter he
feels are caused by the above and not by enmity to the Faith or insincerity.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 17 October 1944 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Living the Life)
