We desire the good of the world and the happiness of the nations that the bonds of affection and unity between the sons of men should be strengthened... what harm is there in this?... these fruitless strifes, these ruinous wars shall pass away, and the 'Most Great Peace' shall come.
Interpretation
This quote expresses a desire for global unity and happiness, envisioning a future free of conflict.
Baha'U'Llah's quote highlights the importance of fostering affection and unity among humanity to achieve global peace and happiness. It suggests that the current struggles and wars are temporary and can be overcome through a collective desire for a harmonious world, where people cherish one another and work together for the greater good.
In practice
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for global peace initiatives.
They that are intoxicated by self-conceit have interposed themselves between it and the Divine and infallible Physician. Witness how they have entangled all men, themselves included, in the mesh of their devices. They can neither discover the cause of the disease, nor have they any knowledge of the remedy.
He Who is your Lord, the All-Merciful cherisheth in His heart the desire of beholding the entire human race as one soul and one body.
Ye are the fruits of one tree and the leaves of one branch.
Peace demands the most heroic labor and the most difficult sacrifice.
Peace is not something you wish for, it's something you make
The practice of peace and reconciliation is one of the most vital and artistic of human actions.
By its existence, the Peace Movement denies that governments know best; it stands for a different order of priorities: the human race comes first.
Each side has legitimate aspirations - and that's part of what makes peace so hard. And the deadlock will only be broken when each side learns to stand in the other's shoes; each side can see the world through the other's eyes. That's what we should be encouraging. That's what we should be promoting.
It is important that the right of Israel to exist should be respected and also the viable Palestinian authorities, in terms of political and financial situation, be supported so that both can live side by side in peace and security. That is a two-state solution.
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