Woman must especially devote her energies and abilities
toward the industrial and agricultural sciences, seeking to assist mankind in
that which is most needful. By this means she will demonstrate capability and
ensure recognition of equality in the social and economic equation.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (From a talk; 'The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by
'Abdu'l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912')