Never speak disparagingly of others, but praise without
distinction. Pollute not your tongues by speaking evil of another. Recognize
your enemies as friends, and consider those who wish you evil as the wishers of
good. You must not see evil as evil and then compromise with your opinion, for
to treat in a smooth, kindly way one whom you consider evil or an enemy is
hypocrisy, and this is not worthy or allowable. You must consider your enemies
as your friends, look upon your evil-wishers as your well-wishers and treat
them accordingly. Act in such a way that your heart may be free from hatred.
Let not your heart be offended with anyone.
- ‘Abdu'l-Baha (From a talk; ‘The
Promulgation of Universal Peace’)
