In the eyes of God all races, tribes, sects and classes are equal. He sees no difference in them. The only difference existing between men in God's sight is in the degree of service. The lovers of humanity, these are the superior beings, of whatever race, creed or color. There are some who shine as lamps and there are others who rise like stars in the sky of humanity. In short, the only difference existing between men is this, there are earthly men and heavenly men. God does not ask if a man comes from the East or West, from the North or South.
- 'Abdu'l-Baha (Discourses given by ‘Abdu’l-Baha in London and Paris’; Star of the West, vol. 3, no. 2, April 9, 1912)