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Let all be united in this Divine power of love! Let all strive to grow in the light of
the Sun of Truth, and re ecting this luminous love on all men, may their hearts
become so united that they may dwell evermore in the radiance of the limitless
love…When you love a member of your family or a compatriot, let it be with a ray
of the In nite Love! Let it be in God, and for God! Wherever you nd the

attributes of God love that person, whether he be of your family or of another.
Shed the light of a boundless love on every human being whom you meet,
whether of your country, your race, your political party, or of any other nation,
color or shade of political opinion. Heaven will support you while you work in

this ingathering of the scattered peoples of the world beneath the shadow of the
almighty tent of unity.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks

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It is self-evident that humanity is at variance. Human tastes differ; thoughts,
native lands, races and tongues are many. The need of a collective center by

which these differences may be counterbalanced and the people of the world be
uni ed is obvious. Consider how nothing but a spiritual power can bring about
this uni cation, for material conditions and mental aspects are so widely
different that agreement and unity are not possible through outer means. It is
possible, however, for all to become uni ed through one spirit, just as all may

receive light from one sun. Therefore, assisted by the collective and divine center
which is the law of God and the reality of His Manifestation, we can overcome
these conditions until they pass away entirely and the races advance.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace

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Be in perfect unity. Never become angry with one another… Love the creatures
for the sake of God and not for themselves. You will never become angry or
impatient if you love them for the sake of God. Humanity is not perfect. There are
imperfections in every human being, and you will always become unhappy if you

look toward the people themselves. But if you look toward God, you will love

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