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It is self-evident that humanity is at variance. Human tastes di er; thoughts, native lands, races

and tongues are many. The need of a collective center by which these di erences 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 di erent 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, No 60.

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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 them and be kind to them, for the world of God is the world of perfection

and complete mercy.

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, No 39

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