March 8

The need is very great, everywhere in the world, in and outside the Faith, for a true spiritual awareness to pervade and motivate people's lives. No amount of administrative procedure or adherence to rules can take the place of this soul-characteristic, this spirituality which is the essence of Man. He is very glad to see you are stressing this and aiding the friends to realize its supreme importance. 
- Shoghi Effendi  (From a letter dated 25 April 1945 written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer) The Compilation of Compilations, vol. II, Living the Life)