Indeed it has ever been the cherished desire of our Master
'Abdu'l-Bahá that the friends in their councils, local as well as national,
should by their candour, their honesty of purpose, their singleness of mind,
and the thoroughness of their discussions achieve unanimity in all things.
Should this in certain cases prove impracticable the verdict of the majority
should prevail, to which decision the minority must under all circumstances
gladly, spontaneously and continually submit.
- Shoghi Effendi (From a letter dated 29 January
1925 written to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United
States and Canada, published in 'Bahá'í Administration: Selected Messages
1922-1932'; also in The Compilation of Compilations vol. II)
