Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the inherent dignity of humans and the importance of living up to one's potential.
In this quote, BahΓ‘'u'llΓ‘h reflects on the noble nature of humanity and the divine potential within each person. It suggests that despite the shortcomings and self-limiting behaviors people may exhibit, there is a call to recognize one's true worth and to strive for greater accomplishments that align with one's higher purpose. It presents an inspiring challenge to rise above self-abasement and take action towards fulfilling one's destiny.
In practice
During a motivational speech to encourage students to pursue their dreams.
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. It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.
The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony... So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self.
Say: o brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.
Let us not forget that the reasons for human actions are usually incalculably more complex and diverse than we tend to explain them later, and are seldom clearly manifest.
The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class - it is the cause of humankind, the very birthright of humanity.
Here life goes on, even and monotonous on the surface, full of lightning, of summits and of despair, in its depths. We have now arrived at a stage in life so rich in new perceptions that cannot be transmitted to those at another stage - one feels at the same time full of so much gentleness and so much despair - the enigma of this life grows, grows, drowns one and crushes one, then all of a sudden in a supreme moment of light one becomes aware of the sacred.
It is never smart, even in a strong democracy, to declare some debate off limits. In a weakening democracy it is catastrophic.
I saw a man clothed with rags . . . a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back.
Odors have an altogether peculiar force, in affecting us through association; a force differing essentially from that of objects addressing the touch, the taste, the sight or the hearing.
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