…true consultation is spiritual conference in the attitude and atmosphere of love. Members must love each other in the spirit of fellowship in order that good results may be forthcoming. Love and fellowship are the foundation.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (From a talk; “The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912”; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. III, Issues Concerning Community Functioning)
