Beauty
It is natural for the heart and spirit to take pleasure and enjoyment in all things that show forth symmetry, harmony, and perfection. For instance: a beautiful house, a well designed garden, a symmetrical line, a graceful motion, a well written book, pleasing garments All things that have in themselves grace or beauty are pleasing to the heart and spirit What is music? It is a combination of harmonious sounds. What is poetry? It is a symmetrical collection of words. Therefore, they are pleasing through harmony and rhythm. Poetry is much more effective and complete than prose. It stirs more deeply, for it is of a finer composition.
- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, A Brief Account of My Visit to Accá, p. 11-14
Quote of the Day
Istiqlal 11 Sharaf 182 B.E.
The one reason I wish to live is that I may reveal Thy Cause, and I seek the continuance of life only that I may be touched by adversity in Thy path.
Bahá’u’lláh – Prayers and Meditations by Bahá’u’lláh, p. 147