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When you meet those whose opinions di er from your own, do not turn away your face from

them. All are seeking truth, and there are many roads leading thereto. Truth has many aspects,

but it remains always and forever one. Do not allow di erence of opinion, or diversity of

thought to separate you from your fellow-men, or to be the cause of dispute, hatred and strife

in your hearts. Rather, search diligently for the truth and make all men your friends.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks, No. 15

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Truth may be likened to the sun! The sun is the luminous body that disperses all shadows; in

the same way does truth scatter the shadows of our imagination. As the sun gives life to the

body of humanity so does truth give life to their souls. Truth is a sun that rises from di erent

points on the horizon….

it behooves us all to be lovers of truth. Let us seek her in every season and in every country,

being careful never to attach ourselves to personalities. Let us see the light wherever it shines,

and may we be enabled to recognize the light of truth no matter where it may arise. Let us
inhale the perfume of the rose from the midst of thorns which surround it; let us drink the

running water from every pure spring.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Paris Talks, No. 40

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