"The wrong in the world continues to exist just because people talk only of their ideals, and do not strive to put them into practice. If actions took the place of words, the world's misery would very soon be changed into comfort..." ~`Abdu'l-Bahá

None must contend with those who wield authority over the people

"None must contend with those who wield authority over the people; leave unto them that which is theirs, and direct your attention to men's hearts."
-Baha'u'llah

Patience

He, verily, shall increase the reward of them that endure with patience.
-Baha'u'llah

Let not your heart be offended

"Let not your heart be offended with anyone. If someone commits an error and wrong toward you, you must instantly forgive him. Do not complain of others. Refrain from reprimanding them, and if you wish to give admonition or advice, let it be offered in such a way that it will not burden the bearer. Turn all your thoughts toward bringing joy to hearts. Beware! Beware! lest ye offend any heart." Abdu'l-Baha

teaching better than treasure

O ye beloved of God! Repose not yourselves on your couches, nay bestir yourselves as soon as ye recognize your Lord, the Creator, and hear of the things which have befallen Him, and hasten to His assistance. Unloose your tongues, and proclaim unceasingly His Cause. This shall be better for you than all the treasures of the past and of the future, if ye be of them that comprehend this truth.

(Baha'u'llah, Gleanings from the Writings of Baha'u'llah, p. 330)

government

In every country or government where any of this community reside, they must behave towards that government with faithfulness, trustfulness, and truthfulness.