2), sec. 113, p. 138) [103]

104: ...we must not make distinctions between individual members of the
human...

...we must not make distinctions between individual members of the human
family. We must not consider any soul as barren or deprived. Our duty lies
in educating souls so that the Sun of the bestowals of God shall become
resplendent in them, and this is possible through the power of the oneness
of humanity. The more love is expressed among mankind and the stronger the
power of unity, the greater will be this reflection and revelation, for
the greatest bestowal of God is love. Love is the source of all the
bestowals of God. Until love takes possession of the heart, no other
divine bounty can be revealed in it.

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", p. 15) [104]

105: In brief, the assumption of superiority by man will continue to be
depressing...

In brief, the assumption of superiority by man will continue to be
depressing to the ambition of woman, as if her attainment to equality was
creationally impossible; woman's aspiration toward advancement will be
checked by it, and she will gradually become hopeless. On the contrary, we
must declare that her capacity is equal, even greater than man's. This
will inspire her with hope and ambition, and her susceptibilities for
advancement will continually increase. She must not be told and taught
that she is weaker and inferior in capacity and qualification. If a pupil
is told that his intelligence is less than his fellow pupils, it is a very
great drawback and handicap to his progress. He must be encouraged to
advance by the statement, "You are most capable, and if you endeavour, you
will attain the highest degree."

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", pp. 76-77)
[105]

106: The purpose, in brief, is this: that if woman be fully educated
and...

The purpose, in brief, is this: that if woman be fully educated and
granted her rights, she will attain the capacity for wonderful
accomplishments and prove herself the equal of man. She is the coadjutor
of man, his complement and helpmeet....

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by 'Abdu'l-Baha
during His Visit to the United States and Canada in 1912", p. 136) [106]

107: The realities of things