It should,
moreover, be borne in mind that although to be married is highly desirable, and
Baha'u'llah has strongly recommended it, it is not the central purpose of
life. If a person has to wait a
considerable period before finding a spouse, or if ultimately, he or she must
remain single, it does not mean that he or she is thereby unable to fulfil his
or her life's purpose.
- The Universal House of Justice (From a letter dated
6 February 1973 to all
National Spiritual Assemblies)
