And among the teachings of Bahá'u'lláh is the equality of
women and men. The world of humanity has two wings -- one is women and the
other men. Not until both wings are equally developed can the bird fly. Should
one wing remain weak, flight is impossible. Not until the world of women
becomes equal to the world of men in the acquisition of virtues and
perfections, can success and prosperity be attained as they ought to be.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (‘Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá’; The Compilation
of Compilations, vol. II, Women)
