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Follow thou the way of thy Lord, and say not
that which the ears cannot bear to hear, for such speech is
like luscious food given to small children. However palatable,
rare and rich the food may be, it cannot be assimilated
by the digestive organs of a suckling child. Therefore unto
every one who hath a right, let his settled measure be
given.
`Not everything that a man knoweth can be disclosed,
nor can everything that he can disclose be regarded as
timely, nor can every timely utterance be considered as
suited to the capacity of those who hear it.' Such is the consummate
wisdom to be observed in thy pursuits. Be not
oblivious thereof, if thou wishest to be a man of action
under all conditions. First diagnose the disease and identify
the malady, then prescribe the remedy, for such is the perfect
method of the skilful physician.
Selections from the Writings of `Abdu'l-Bahá
pages 268-269
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