It beseemeth ... the ... officials of the Government to convene a gathering and choose one of the divers languages, and likewise one of the existing scripts, or else to create a new language and a new scripts or else to create a new language and a new script to be taught children in schools throughout the world. They would, in this way, be acquiring only two languages, one their own native tongue, the other the language in which all the peoples of the world would converse. Were men to take fast hold on that which hath been mentioned, the whole earth would come to be regarded as one country, and the people would be relieved and freed from the necessity of acquiring and teaching different languages.... (“Epistle to the Son of the Wolf”, p. 138) [20] “21: Teach ye your children the verses that have been divinely revealed, that...” Teach ye your children the verses that have been divinely revealed, that they may recite them in most melodious voices. This is what hath been set down in His mighty Book. (From a Tablet—translated from the Arabic) [21] “22: Teach your children that which hath been sent down from the heaven of...” Teach your children that which hath been sent down from the heaven of majesty and power that they may recite the Tablets of the Merciful in the halls of the Ma_sh_riqu’l-A_dh_kárs in most melodious tones.... (“Kitáb-i-Aqdas”—provisional translation from the Arabic) [22] “23: At the outset of every endeavour, it is incumbent to look to the end of...” At the outset of every endeavour, it is incumbent to look to the end of it. Of all the arts and sciences, set the children to studying those which will result in advantage to man, will ensure his progress and elevate his rank. Thus the noisome odours of lawlessness will be dispelled, and thus through the high endeavours of the nation’s leaders, all will live cradled, secure and in peace. ... The Great Being saith: The man of consummate learning and the sage endowed with penetrating wisdom are the two eyes to the body of mankind. God willing, the earth shall never be deprived of these two greatest gifts.... (“Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh Revealed after the Kitáb-i-Aqdas”, pp. 168–71) [23] “24: As to the children: We have directed that in the beginning they should be...” As to the children: We have directed that in the beginning they should be trained in the observances and laws of religion; and thereafter, in such branches of knowledge as are of benefit, and in commercial pursuits that are distinguished for integrity, and in deeds that will further the victory of God’s Cause or will attract some outcome which will draw the believer closer to his Lord. We beg of God to assist the children of His loved ones and adorn them with wisdom, good conduct, integrity and righteousness. He, verily, is the Forgiving, the Clement. (From a Tablet—translated from the Persian and Arabic) [24] “25: O Ḥusayn! O thou Preceptor!...” O Ḥusayn! O thou Preceptor!