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
Kamal 16 Mashiyyat 183 B.E.
QUESTION: Is it permissible for a believer to marry an unbeliever?ANSWER: Both taking and giving in marriage are permissible; thus did the Lord decree when He ascended the throne of bounteousness and grace.
Bahá’u’lláh – The Kitab-i-Aqdas, p. 131