The Blessed Perfection, Bahá’u’lláh, belonged to the
nobility of Persia. From earliest childhood He was distinguished among His
relatives and friends. They said, “This child has extraordinary power.” In
wisdom, intelligence and as a source of new knowledge, He was advanced beyond
His age and superior to His surroundings. All who knew Him were astonished at
His precocity. It was usual for them to say, “Such a child will not live,” for
it is commonly believed that precocious children do not reach maturity. During
the period of youth the Blessed Perfection did not enter school. He was not
willing to be taught. This fact is well established among the Persians of
Tihrán. Nevertheless, He was capable of solving the difficult problems of all
who came to Him. In whatever meeting, scientific assembly or theological
discussion He was found, He became the authority of explanation upon intricate
and abstruse questions presented.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha
(From a talk, 18 April 1912, New York; ‘The Promulgation of Universal Peace:
Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and
Canada in 1912’)
