A Quote by Abdu'l-Bahá
Love manifests its reality in deeds, not only in words - these alone are without effect.
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Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers, and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.
Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.
Members will hear me say repeatedly words are important; deeds are a reality.
He alone loves the Creator perfectly who manifests a pure love for his neighbor.
Words without deeds are worthless.
