Do ye not look upon the beginning of the affairs; attach
your hearts to the ends and results. The present period is like unto the sowing
time. Undoubtedly it is impregnated with perils and difficulties, but in the
future many a harvest shall be gathered and benefits and results will become
apparent. When one considers the issue and the end, inexhaustible joy and
happiness will dawn.
- ‘Abdu'l-Baha ('Tablets of Abdu'l-Baha vol. 2')
