We can never exert the
influence over others which we can exert over ourselves. If we are better, if
we show love, patience, and understanding of the weaknesses of others; if we
seek to never criticize but rather encourage, others will do likewise, and we can
really help the Cause through our example and spiritual strength.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated
October 26, 1943, written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual
believer; Compilation on ‘Criticism: Extracts from letters written on behalf of
the Guardian to individual believers’, prepared by the Research Department of
the Universal House of Justice)
