The Guardian wishes me specially to urge you to remain
patient and confident, and above all to show your husband the utmost kindness
and love, in return for all the opposition and hatred you receive from him. A
conciliatory and friendly attitude in such cases is not only the duty of every
Bahá'í but is also the most effective way of winning for the Cause the sympathy
and admiration of its former foes and enemies. Love is, indeed, a most potent
elixir that can transform the vilest and meanest of people into heavenly souls.
May your example serve to further confirm the truth of this beautiful teaching
of our Faith.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 6 December 1935 written on behalf of Shoghi
Effendi to an individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, Vol. I,
Family Life)
