The wholesome medicine

These are not days of prosperity and triumph. The whole of mankind is in the grip of manifold ills. Strive, therefore, to save its life through the wholesome medicine which the almighty hand of the unerring Physician hath prepared. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)

Pure deeds

O servants! Be pure in your deeds, and conduct yourselves in accordance with the words of God. Such are the counsels of the incomparable Lord. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Tabernacle of Unity’)

How to interact with other religions

Consort with all religions with amity and concord, that they may inhale from you the sweet fragrance of God. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Kitab-i-Aqdas’)

Music

We, verily, have made music as a ladder for your souls, a means whereby they may be lifted up unto the realm on high… 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Kitab-i-Aqdas’)

Heart

Illumine and hallow your hearts; let them not be profaned by the thorns of hate or the thistles of malice. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh’)

Mentioning Baha’u’llah’s Name

O Son of Being! Make mention of Me on My earth, that in My heaven I may remember thee… 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah’)

Love of God

Let your hearts be filled with the great love of God, let it be felt by all; for every man is a servant of God, and all are entitled to a share of the Divine Bounty. 

-‘Abdu’l-Baha  (From a talk, Paris, October 26, 1911, ‘Paris Talks’)

Genuine faith

Regard not the all-sufficing power of God as an idle fancy. It is that genuine faith which thou cherishest for the Manifestation of God in every Dispensation.

- The Báb  (‘Selections from the Writings of the Báb)

To glory in Baha’u’llah’s name not in one’s own

…it behooveth thee to glory in My name, not in thine own; to put thy trust in Me and not in thyself… 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah’)

The “prince of virtues”

O people of God! I admonish you to observe courtesy, for above all else it is the prince of virtues. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Tablets of Baha’u’llah revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas’)

Arise

Arise to further My Cause, and to exalt My Word amongst men. We are with you at all times, and shall strengthen you through the power of truth. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)

The “attributes of the people of faith”

…the attributes of the people of faith are justice and fair-mindedness; forbearance and compassion and generosity; consideration for others; candor, trustworthiness, and loyalty; love and loving-kindness; devotion and determination and humanity. 

- ‘Abdu'l-Baha  (‘The Secret of Divine Civilization’)

Human soul

The soul hath been created for the remembrance of the Friend; safeguard its purity. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Tabernacle of Unity’)

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)

God’s care & protection

O God, my God! I have set out from my home, holding fast unto the cord of Thy love, and I have committed myself wholly to Thy care and Thy protection. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Prayers and meditations by Baha’u’llah’)

Moderation in “all matters”

In all matters moderation is desirable. If a thing is carried to excess, it will prove a source of evil. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Words of Paradise’; Tablets of Baha’u’llah revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas’)

Purpose of our creation

The purpose of God in creating man hath been, and will ever be, to enable him to know his Creator and to attain His Presence. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)

Joy

Let your joy be the joy born of My Most Great Name, a Name that bringeth rapture to the heart, and filleth with ecstasy the minds of all who have drawn nigh unto God. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Kitab-i-Aqdas’)

Deeds & Character

God hath, verily, willed that His Cause should be assisted by the hosts of goodly deeds and a righteous character. 

- Baha’u’llah  (The Compilation of Compilations, Vol. II, Trustworthiness)

Not to exalt oneself above any one

That seeker… must never seek to exalt himself above any one, must wash away from the tablet of his heart every trace of pride and vainglory… 

- Baha'u'llah  (The Kitab-i-Iqan)

Not to “make any heart to sorrow”

Beware lest ye harm any soul, or make any heart to sorrow; lest ye wound any man with your words, be he known to you or a stranger, be he friend or foe. Pray ye for all; ask ye that all be blessed, all be forgiven.

- ‘Abdu’l-Baha  (‘Selections from the Writings of ‘Abdu’l-Baha’)

Humility

Humility exalteth man to the heaven of glory and power, whilst pride abaseth him to the depths of wretchedness and degradation. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Epistle to the Son of the Wolf’)

Education of children

Let the mothers… strive by day and by night to establish within their children faith and certitude, the fear of God, the love of the Beloved of the worlds, and all good qualities and traits. 

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

Striving for excellence

Strain every nerve to acquire both inner and outer perfections, for the fruit of the human tree hath ever been and will ever be perfections both within and without. 

- Baha’u’llah  (The Compilation of Compilations, Vol. I, Excellence in All Things)

One’s glory

In the estimation of the people of Bahá man’s glory lieth in his knowledge, his upright conduct, his praiseworthy character, his wisdom, and not in his nationality or rank. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Words of Paradise’; Tablets of Baha’u’llah revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas)

Human soul

The soul of man is the sun by which his body is illumined… 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)

Involvement in the society

Be anxiously concerned with the needs of the age ye live in, and centre your deliberations on its exigencies and requirements. 

- Baha’u’llah  (‘The Tabernacle of Unity’)