The One true God beareth Me witness, and His creatures will
testify, that not for a moment did I allow Myself to be hidden from the eyes of
men, nor did I consent to shield My person from their injury. Before the face
of all men I have arisen, and bidden them fulfil My pleasure. My object is none
other than the betterment of the world and the tranquillity of its peoples. The
well-being of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable unless and
until its unity is firmly established. This unity can never be achieved so long
as the counsels which the Pen of the Most High hath revealed are suffered to
pass unheeded. - Baha’u’llah (‘Gleanings from the Writings of Baha’u’llah’)
