The youth are indeed those to whom the Cause should perforce
offer its greatest appeal, as it holds alone the promise for their future
security. Without that which Bahá'u'lláh has given to humanity the outlook for
the future of the world would appear truly hopeless, for the evil forces in
men's nature seem to have gained the ascendancy, and only a spiritual force,
direct from God, can enable the good side of human nature to again assume
command of men's lives.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 15 June 1945, written on behalf of
Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol.
II, Youth)
