God in His infinite goodness has exalted us to so much
honour, and has made us masters over the material world. Shall we then become
her slaves? Nay, rather let us claim our birthright, and strive to live the
life of the spiritual sons of God. The glorious Sun of Truth has once again
risen in the East. From the far horizon of Persia its radiance is spreading far
and wide, dispersing the dense clouds of superstition. The light of the unity
of mankind is beginning to illumine the world, and soon the banner of Divine
harmony and the solidarity of nations will be flying high in the Heavens. Yea,
the breezes of the Holy Spirit will inspire the whole world!
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk, Paris, November 21, 1911; ‘Paris Talks’)
