Hast thou heard anyone of old passing a judgement similar to
the one thou didst contrive or like unto that whereto thou didst give thine
assent? Woe then unto the oppressors! Both thine intentions and the manner in
which thou dealest with the people clearly demonstrate thine infidelity towards
God, hence He hath ordained a severe chastisement for thee. Verily I seek
patience only in God, and Him do I regard as the goal of My desire. This
signifieth that I have the undoubted Truth on My side. - The Báb (From
an Epistle to Muhammad Shah of Persia, ‘Selections from the Writings of the
Báb)
