ntries of the world to organize an
international congress whose chief aim will be the promotion of this
universal medium of speech.

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", pp. 60-61) [29]

30: ...because I find the American nation so capable of achievement and
this...

...because I find the American nation so capable of achievement and this
government the fairest of western governments, its institutions superior
to others, my wish and hope is that the banner of international
reconciliation may first be raised on this continent and the standard of
the Most Great Peace be unfurled here. May the American people and their
government unite in their efforts in order that this light may dawn from
this point and spread to all regions, for this is one of the greatest
bestowals of God. In order that America may avail herself of this
opportunity, I beg that you strive and pray with heart and soul, devoting
all your energies to this end: that the banner of international peace may
be upraised here and that this democracy may be the cause of the cessation
of warfare in all other countries.

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", pp. 83-84) [30]

31: In past ages humanity has been defective and inefficient because it
has been...

In past ages humanity has been defective and inefficient because it has
been incomplete. War and its ravages have blighted the world; the
education of woman will be a mighty step toward its abolition and ending,
for she will use her whole influence against war. Woman rears the child
and educates the youth to maturity. She will refuse to give her sons for
sacrifice upon the field of battle. In truth, she will be the greatest
factor in establishing universal peace and international arbitration.
Assuredly, woman will abolish warfare among mankind....

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", p. 108) [31]

32: All of us know that international peace is good, that it is conducive
to human...

All of us know that international peace is good, that it is conducive to
human welfare and the glory of man, but volition and action are necessary
before it can be established. Action is essential. Inasmuch as this
century is