They [the responsibilities of the members of the Spiritual
Assemblies] further impress upon them the virtue of trustworthiness and
godliness, of purity of motive, kindliness of heart, and detachment from the
fetters of this material world. They call upon them so to sanctify themselves
that they will rise above the corrupt and evil influences that exercise so
powerful a sway over the Western world, and charge them to abide by the counsel
of moderation at all times and under all conditions.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a
letter dated 30 January 1926 to the Spiritual Assemblies throughout the East -
translated from the Persian; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I,
Trustworthiness: A Cardinal Bahá'í Virtue)
