Surely in this very critical period of human history when
old institutions are beginning to crumble down or being considerably modified,
there is a certain amount of maladjustments and unfortunate happenings; but
such a condition is not permanent. The Cause and its institutions will
gradually take their place and with its virile spirit secure the full obedience
of its followers and of the people of the world as a whole. So we need not be
too pessimistic as to the future or take passing conditions too seriously.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 26 October 1932 written on behalf of
Shoghi Effendi published in "Bahá'í News" 443, February 1968; The
Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Youth)
