There are two kinds of Bahá'ís, one might say: those whose
religion is Bahá'í and those who live for the Faith. Needless to say, if one
can belong to the latter category, if one can be in the vanguard of heroes,
martyrs and saints, it is more praiseworthy in the sight of God....
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 16 April 1950 written on
behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations,
vol. II, Living the Life)
