The Guardian has urged, over and over again, the paramount
necessity for Bahá'í Youth to exemplify the Teachings, most particularly the
moral aspect of them. If they are not distinguished for their high conduct they
cannot expect other young people to take the Cause very seriously.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter
written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi, 6 September 1946 to an individual
believer; The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Excellence in All Things;
The Compilation of Compilations, vol. I, Excellence in All Things)
