Bahá’í Quotes

Nerves

The powers of the sympathetic nerve are neither entirely physical nor spiritual, but are between the two (systems). The nerve is connected with both. Its phenomena shall be perfect when its spiritual and physical relations are normal.

- ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá v2, p. 309

You should certainly safeguard your nerves, and force yourself to take time, and not only for prayer meditation, but for real rest and relaxation.

- Shoghi Effendi, Lights of Guidance, p. 296

Quote of the Day

Istiqlal 1 Nur 183 B.E.

In the treasuries of the knowledge of God there lieth concealed a knowledge which, when applied, will largely, though not wholly, eliminate fear. This knowledge, however, should be taught from childhood, as it will greatly aid in its elimination…. Whatever decreaseth fear increaseth courage.

Bahá’u’lláh – Epistle to the Son of the Wolf, p. 32