…the Manifestations of God have ever been and will ever be
luminous Realities, and no change or alteration ever takes place in Their
essence. At most, before Their revelation They are still and silent, like one
who is asleep, and after Their revelation They are eloquent and effulgent, like
one who is awake.
- ‘Abdu’l-Baha (Table talks in Akka, authenticated by
‘Abdu’l-Baha; ‘Some Answered Questions’ – 2014 revised translation by the
Baha’i World Centre)
