O people of God! Righteous men of learning who dedicate
themselves to the guidance of others and are freed and well guarded from the
promptings of a base and covetous nature are, in the sight of Him Who is the
Desire of the world, stars of the heaven of true knowledge. It is essential to
treat them with deference. They are indeed fountains of soft-flowing water,
stars that shine resplendent, fruits of the blessed Tree, exponents of
celestial power, and oceans of heavenly wisdom. Happy is he that followeth
them. Verily such a soul is numbered in the Book of God, the Lord of the mighty
Throne, among those with whom it shall be well.
- Baha’u’llah (‘Tablets of
Baha’u’llah revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas’)
