25 Sep | a.m

Every word is endowed with a spirit, therefore the speaker or expounder should carefully deliver his words at the appropriate time and place, for the impression which each word maketh is clearly evident and perceptible.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 172

I hope thou wilt acquire great proficiency in writing literature, composition, eloquence of tongue and fluency of speech, co-operating with the maid-servant of God in the service of God, becoming an esteemed servant in the Threshold of Oneness and partaking of a share of the heavenly gifts, and progressing day by day until thou attain to the apex of the excellencies of this human world.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of Abdu’l-Bahá v3, p. 501

24 Sep | p.m

One word may be likened unto fire, another unto light, and the influence which both exert is manifest in the world. Therefore an enlightened man of wisdom should primarily speak with words as mild as milk, that the children of men may be nurtured and edified thereby and may attain the ultimate goal of human existence which is the station of true understanding and nobility.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 172

24 Sep | a.m

Purge thou thy heart that We may cause fountains of wisdom and utterance to gush out therefrom, thus enabling thee to raise thy voice among all mankind. Unloose thy tongue and proclaim the truth for the sake of the remembrance of thy merciful Lord. Be not afraid of anyone, place thy whole trust in God, the Almighty, the All-Knowing.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 189

Speak, therefore; speak out with great courage at every meeting. When thou art about to begin thine address, turn first to Bahá'u'lláh, and ask for the confirmations of the Holy Spirit, then open thy lips and say whatever is suggested to thy heart; this, however, with the utmost courage, dignity and conviction.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 269

23 Sept | p.m

It behoveth the people of Bahá to render the Lord victorious through the power of their utterance and to admonish the people by their goodly deeds and character, inasmuch as deeds exert greater influence than words.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 57

Endeavour, therefore, that ye may scatter and disperse the army of doubt and of error with the power of the holy utterances. This is my exhortation and this is my counsel. Do not quarrel with anybody, and shun every form of dispute. Utter the Word of God. If he accepteth it the desired purpose is attained, and if he turneth away leave him to himself and trust to God.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 209

23 Sept | a.m

Open, O people, the city of the human heart with the key of your utterance. Thus have We, according to a pre-ordained measure, prescribed unto you your duty.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 304

He [Christ] did not conquer by the physical power of an iron rod; He conquered the East and the West by the sword of His utterance.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 199

5 Aug | p.m

He should show kindness to animals, how much more unto his fellow-man, to him who is endowed with the power of utterance... He should not wish for others that which he doth not wish for himself, nor promise that which he doth not fulfil.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 265

5 Aug | a.m

Teach thou the Cause of God with an utterance which will cause the bushes to be enkindled, and the call 'Verily, there is no God but Me, the Almighty, the Unconstrained' to be raised therefrom.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 143

Rest assured that the breathings of the Holy Spirit will loosen thy tongue. Speak, therefore; speak out with great courage at every meeting. When thou art about to begin thine address, turn first to Bahá'u'lláh, and ask for the confirmations of the Holy Spirit, then open thy lips and say whatever is suggested to thy heart; this, however, with the utmost courage, dignity and conviction.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 269

4 Aug | p.m

O people of Bahá! Ye are the dawning-places of the love of God and the daysprings of His loving-kindness. Defile not your tongues with the cursing and reviling of any soul, and guard your eyes against that which is not seemly.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 27

4 Aug | a.m

Drink thou the life-giving water of blissful joy from the chalice of utterance proffered by the Fountainhead of divine Revelation - He Who hath made mention of thee in this mighty stronghold. Endeavour to the utmost of thy powers to establish the word of truth with eloquence and wisdom and to dispel falsehood from the face of the earth.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 138

Whensoever thou dost find an opportunity, loose thy tongue and guide the human race.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 190

3 Aug | p.m

...observe silence and refrain from idle talk. For the tongue is a smoldering fire, and excess of speech a deadly poison. Material fire consumeth the body, whereas the fire of the tongue devoureth both heart and soul. The force of the former lasteth but for a time, whilst the effects of the latter endureth a century.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 264

3 Aug | a.m

…one whose tongue giveth utterance to His [Bahá’u’lláh’s] Words with true faith shall have his abode in Paradise, wherein he will be seized with ecstasy in praise and glorification of God, the Ever-Abiding, Whose revelations of glory never end and the reviving breaths of Whose holiness never fail.

- The Báb, Selections from the Writings of the Báb, p. 98

The decoration and adornment of the tongue consists in praising and thanksgiving to the Lord Almighty, especially when a man is guided by divine grace and mercy to the path of guidance and when he is intoxicated by the chalice of boundless blessings.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of Abdu’l-Bahá v3, p. 689

2 Aug | p.m

Human utterance is an essence which aspireth to exert its influence and needeth moderation. As to its influence, this is conditional upon refinement which in turn is dependent upon hearts which are detached and pure. As to its moderation, this hath to be combined with tact and wisdom as prescribed in the Holy Scriptures and Tablets.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 172

2 Aug | a.m

Every word is endowed with a spirit, therefore the speaker or expounder should carefully deliver his words at the appropriate time and place, for the impression which each word maketh is clearly evident and perceptible.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 172

I hope thou wilt acquire great proficiency in writing literature, composition, eloquence of tongue and fluency of speech, co-operating with the maid-servant of God in the service of God, becoming an esteemed servant in the Threshold of Oneness and partaking of a share of the heavenly gifts, and progressing day by day until thou attain to the apex of the excellencies of this human world.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Tablets of Abdu’l-Bahá v3, p. 501

1 Aug | p.m

One word may be likened unto fire, another unto light, and the influence which both exert is manifest in the world. Therefore an enlightened man of wisdom should primarily speak with words as mild as milk, that the children of men may be nurtured and edified thereby and may attain the ultimate goal of human existence which is the station of true understanding and nobility.

 

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 172

1 Aug | a.m

Purge thou thy heart that We may cause fountains of wisdom and utterance to gush out therefrom, thus enabling thee to raise thy voice among all mankind. Unloose thy tongue and proclaim the truth for the sake of the remembrance of thy merciful Lord. Be not afraid of anyone, place thy whole trust in God, the Almighty, the All-Knowing.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 189

Speak, therefore; speak out with great courage at every meeting. When thou art about to begin thine address, turn first to Bahá'u'lláh, and ask for the confirmations of the Holy Spirit, then open thy lips and say whatever is suggested to thy heart; this, however, with the utmost courage, dignity and conviction.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 269

31 July | p.m

It behoveth the people of Bahá to render the Lord victorious through the power of their utterance and to admonish the people by their goodly deeds and character, inasmuch as deeds exert greater influence than words.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 57

Endeavour, therefore, that ye may scatter and disperse the army of doubt and of error with the power of the holy utterances. This is my exhortation and this is my counsel. Do not quarrel with anybody, and shun every form of dispute. Utter the Word of God. If he accepteth it the desired purpose is attained, and if he turneth away leave him to himself and trust to God.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 209

31 July | a.m

Open, O people, the city of the human heart with the key of your utterance. Thus have We, according to a pre-ordained measure, prescribed unto you your duty.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 304

He [Christ] did not conquer by the physical power of an iron rod; He conquered the East and the West by the sword of His utterance.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace, p. 199

28 May | p.m

He should show kindness to animals, how much more unto his fellow-man, to him who is endowed with the power of utterance... He should not wish for others that which he doth not wish for himself, nor promise that which he doth not fulfil.

- Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 265

28 May | a.m

Teach thou the Cause of God with an utterance which will cause the bushes to be enkindled, and the call 'Verily, there is no God but Me, the Almighty, the Unconstrained' to be raised therefrom.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 143

Rest assured that the breathings of the Holy Spirit will loosen thy tongue. Speak, therefore; speak out with great courage at every meeting. When thou art about to begin thine address, turn first to Bahá'u'lláh, and ask for the confirmations of the Holy Spirit, then open thy lips and say whatever is suggested to thy heart; this, however, with the utmost courage, dignity and conviction.

- Abdu’l-Bahá, Selections from the Writings of Abdu’l-Bahá, p. 269

27 May | p.m

O people of Bahá! Ye are the dawning-places of the love of God and the daysprings of His loving-kindness. Defile not your tongues with the cursing and reviling of any soul, and guard your eyes against that which is not seemly.

- Baha'u'llah, Tablets of Baha'u'llah, p. 27