"When criticism and harsh words arise within a Baha'i community, there is
no remedy except to put the past behind one, and persuade all concerned to
turn over a new leaf, and for the sake of God and His Faith refrain from
mentioning the subjects which have led to misunderstanding and inharmony.
The more the friends argue back and forth and maintain, each side, that
their point of view is the right one, the worse the whole situation
becomes.
"When we see the condition the world is in today, we must surely forget
these utterly insignificant internal disturbances, and rush, unitedly, to
the rescue of humanity. You should urge your fellow Baha'is to support you
in a strong effort to suppress every critical thought and every harsh
word, in order to let the spirit of Baha'u'llah flow into the entire
community, and unite it in His love and in His service."