…unless some illustrious souls step forth into the arena of
service and shine out resplendent in the assemblage of men, the task of
vindicating the truth of this Cause before the eyes of enlightened people would
be formidable indeed. However, if the friends become embodiments of virtue and
good character, words and arguments will be superfluous. Their very deeds will
well serve as eloquent testimony, and their noble conduct will ensure the
preservation, integrity and glory of the Cause of God.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 19
December 1923 written by Shoghi Effendi to the Bahá'ís of the East - translated
from the Persian; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Living the Life)
