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"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
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"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
By Rúhíyyih Khánum · 1969 · Bahá'í Publishing Trust
Modern era (1957–present) · in copyright
Biography of Shoghi Effendi by his wife (bahai-library.com edition). Use brief paraphrases only.
About Rúhíyyih Khánum
Born Mary Sutherland Maxwell. Wife of Shoghi Effendi from 1937 until his passing in 1957; later appointed Hand of the Cause. Her *The Priceless Pearl* is the definitive biography of the Guardian.
1910–2000 · Hand of the Cause; wife of Shoghi Effendi
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