The wish of 'Abdu'l-Bahá, that which attracts His good
pleasure and, indeed, His binding command, is that Bahá'ís, in all matters,
even in small daily transactions and dealings with others, should act in
accordance with the divine Teachings. He has commanded us not to be content
with lowliness, humility and meekness, but rather to become manifestations of
selflessness and utter nothingness.
- 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)
