Indeed the laws of God are like unto the ocean
and the children of men as fish, did they but know it. However, in observing
them one must exercise tact and wisdom.... Since most people are feeble and
far-removed from the purpose of God, therefore one must observe tact and
prudence under all conditions, so that nothing might happen that could cause
disturbance and dissension or raise clamour among the heedless. Verily, His
bounty hath surpassed the whole universe and His bestowals encompassed all that
dwell on earth. One must guide mankind to the ocean of true understanding in a
spirit of love and tolerance. The Kitáb-i-Aqdas itself beareth eloquent
testimony to the loving providence of God."
(Baha'u'llah, Synopsis and
Codification of the Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
