The world is in great turmoil, and what is most pathetic is
that it has learned to keep away from God, Who alone can save it and alleviate
its sufferings. It is our duty, we who have been trusted with the task of
applying the divine remedy given by Bahá'u'lláh, to concentrate our attention
upon the consummation of this task, and not rest until the peace foretold by
the Prophets of God is permanently established....
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter written dated
9 December 1931 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the Bahá'ís of Tokyo;
The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Peace)
