That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to
the service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy
is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of
the earth.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Bahá'u'lláh’; The
Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Peace)