Beauty
It is natural for the heart and spirit to take pleasure and enjoyment in all things that show forth symmetry, harmony, and perfection. For instance: a beautiful house, a well designed garden, a symmetrical line, a graceful motion, a well written book, pleasing garments All things that have in themselves grace or beauty are pleasing to the heart and spirit What is music? It is a combination of harmonious sounds. What is poetry? It is a symmetrical collection of words. Therefore, they are pleasing through harmony and rhythm. Poetry is much more effective and complete than prose. It stirs more deeply, for it is of a finer composition.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, A Brief Account of My Visit to Accá, p. 11-14
Quote of the Day
Istijlal 13 Kamal 183 B.E.
The time is ripe and the opportunities illimitable. We are not alone nor helpless. Sustained by our love for each other and given power through the Administrative Order -- so laboriously erected by our beloved Guardian -- the army of Light can achieve such victories as will astonish posterity.
The Universal House of Justice – Wellspring of Guidance, Messages 1963-1968, p. 120