The Worlds of God - U.S.Baha'i National Ref Library Committee
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"Although man is part of the animal creation, he possesses a power of thought superior to all other created beings... (But) if... his thought does not soar, but is directed downwards to center itself upon the things of this world, he grows more and more material until he arrives at a state little better than that of a mere animal." (Pt 17- 8) (72:10)

"A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul complains even if he lives in paradise." (SofW Vol 7 p186) (72:11)

"Inasmuch as human interpretations and blind imitations differ widely, religious strife and disagreements have arisen... the light of true religion has been extinguished." (Bwf 226) (72:12)

"Man is he who forgets his own interests for the sake of others... Consider how the greatest men in the world... have forfeited their own comfort, have sacrificed their own pleasures for the well- being of humanity." (Fwu 42- 3) (72:13)

"The life of man is... divine, eternal, not mortal and sensual... His life is intended to be a life of spiritual enjoyment to which the animal can never attain... The happiness of man is in the fragrance of the love of God." (72:14)

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