Man is the supreme Talisman. Lack of a proper education hath, however, deprived him of that which he doth inherently possess... Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom.
Knowledge is as wings to man's life, and a ladder for his ascent. Its
acquisition is incumbent upon everyone. In truth, knowledge is a veritable
treasure for man, and a source of glory, of bounty, of joy, of exaltation,
of cheer and gladness unto him.
Baha'u'llah
(1817-1892)
Consider carefully: all these highly varied phenomena, these concepts, this knowledge, these technical procedures and philosophical systems, these sciences, arts, industries and inventions, all are emanations of the human mind. Whatever people has ventured deeper into this shoreless sea, has come to excel the rest. The happiness and pride of a nation consist in this, that it should shine out like the sun in the high heaven of knowledge.
The happiness and greatness, the rank and station, the pleasure and peace of an individual have never consisted in his personal wealth, but rather in his excellent character, his high resolve, the breadth of his learning and his ability to solve difficult problems.
'Abdu'l-Baha
(1844-1921)
