It is certain that with the spread of the spirit of
Bahá'u'lláh a new era will dawn in art and literature. Whereas before the form
was perfect but the spirit was lacking, now there will be a glorious spirit
embodied in a form immeasurably improved by the quickened genius of the world.
(From
a letter dated 3 April 1932 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an
individual believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. III, The Importance
of Arts in Promoting the Faith)
