Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of global love and service to humanity over national pride.
In this quote, Bahá'u'lláh expresses a profound vision of unity among all people, suggesting that true greatness lies in the dedication to the wellbeing of humanity as a whole rather than just one's own nation. He advocates for a perspective that transcends national borders, highlighting that our shared world should be viewed as a single community where we all have a responsibility to care for each other, fostering peace and collaboration for the betterment of all.
Themes
UnityServiceHumanityLoveGlobalTogetherness
In practice
Example use cases
A speech promoting social justice could incorporate this quote to highlight a global perspective.
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