David Starr Jordan
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Not to claim got all their principles from Bahá'u'lláh[edit]
"With regard to Ex-President Wilson and Dr. Jordan, it seems fairly clear that both of these men were considerably influenced by the Bahá'í Teachings; but at the same time it is well to avoid making dogmatic statements that they 'got all their principles from Bahá'u'lláh', or the like, as we are not in a position to prove such statements, and to make claims which we cannot prove weakens instead of strengthening our position."
- (From a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi to an individual believer, March 16, 1925, in Lights of Guidance, no. 1471)
