Bahá’í Quotes

Egotism

Men keep their possessions for their own enjoyment and do not share sufficiently with others the bounty received from God. Spring is thus changed into the winter of selfishness and egotism.

- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in London, p. 82

Quote of the Day

Jamal 4 Masail 182 B.E.

Concerning the story of Adam and Eve, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, in 'Some Answered Questions', explains that it cannot be taken literally. You are asked to refer to pages 122-126 of this book for the symbolic meaning of the story.

Universal House of Justice – Lights of Guidance, p. 500