"What the Cause now requires is not so much a group of highly cultured and
intellectual people who can adequately present its Teachings, but a number
of devoted, sincere and loyal supporters, who, in utter disregard of their
own weaknesses and limitations, and with hearts afire with the love of
God, forsake their all for the sake of spreading and establishing His
Faith. In other words, what is mostly needed nowadays is a Baha'i pioneer
and not so much a Baha'i philosopher or scholar. For the Cause is not a
system of philosophy; it is essentially a way of life, a religious faith
that seeks to unite all people on a common basis of mutual understanding
and love, and in a common devotion to God.
"Baha'i scholars and writers will, no doubt, gradually appear, and will as
promised by Baha'u'llah lend a unique support to the Faith. But in the
meantime, we should not tarry, or slacken in our efforts."