“Regard man as a mine rich in gems of inestimable value. Education can, alone, cause it to reveal its treasures, and enable mankind to benefit therefrom.” —Bahá’u’lláh

According to Bahá’í teachings, the foundation of all education is spiritual and moral training. Developing our capacity for good and the acquisition of spiritual qualities is regarded as the central purpose of education, which is a life-long process.

A Compilation of Extracts from the Writings of Bahá’u’lláh, the Báb, and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and the Letters of Shoghi Effendi and the Universal House of Justice. Compiled by the Research Department of the Universal House of Justice, 1991.