Understanding the Writings

The understanding of His words and the comprehension of the utterances of the Birds of Heaven are in no wise dependent upon human learning. They depend solely upon purity of heart, chastity of soul, and freedom of spirit.... 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Kitáb-i-Íqán’)

Verses of God

Recite ye the verses of God every morning and eventide. Whoso faileth to recite them hath not been faithful to the Covenant of God and His Testament… 

- Baha'u'llah  ('The Kitab-i-Aqdas')

Consultation

The heaven of divine wisdom is illumined with the two luminaries of consultation and compassion. Take ye counsel together in all matters, inasmuch as consultation is the lamp of guidance which leadeth the way, and is the bestower of understanding.

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Tablets of Bahá'u'lláh revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas’; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Peace)

Character

Endeavour to rectify the conduct of men, and seek to excel the whole world in moral character. 

- ‘Abdu’l-Baha  (‘Selections from the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá’; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Baha’i Education)