August 6

I wish to be known, to realize myself however far I may proceed in future, as one and only one of the many workers in His Vineyards...whatever may betide I trust in His ['Abdu'l-Bahá's] wondrous love for me. May I in no wise by my deeds, thoughts or words, impede the stream of His sustaining Spirit which I sorely need in facing the responsibilities He has placed on my youthful shoulders...  
- Shoghi Effendi  (From a letter dated 6 February 1922 to a Persian believer, quoted by Ruhiyyih Khanum in ‘The Priceless Pearl)