... the young Baha'is in every city should make a point of
keeping in touch with local youth activities and clubs, and endeavoring to make
their views known to as many young people in as many ways as possible. Above
all they should set a high example to them; chastity, politeness, friendliness,
hospitality, joyous optimism about the ultimate future happiness and well being
of mankind, should distinguish them and win over to them the love and
admiration of their fellow youth. The thing which is most conspicuously lacking
in modern life is a high standard of conduct and good character; the young
Baha'is must demonstrate both, if they hope to seriously win over to the Faith
members of their own generation, so sorely disillusioned and so contaminated by
the laxity war gives rise to.
(From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the National Youth Committee of the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States, October 20, 1945; compilation: Lights of Guidance)
(From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to the National Youth Committee of the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States, October 20, 1945; compilation: Lights of Guidance)
