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Naturally, there are some who are antagonistic, some who are followers of self-desire, others who hold to their own ideas and still others who wish to create dissension in the Cause.

From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá

It is attachment to the world, avarice, envy, love of luxury and comfort, haughtiness and self-desire; this is the dust which prevents reflection of the rays of the Sun of Reality in the mirror.

From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá