"Man is even as steel, the essence of which is hidden: through admonition and explanation, good counsel and education, that essence will be brought to light."
Baha'i Writings
The essence of man = his humanity? We say "inhuman" when we talk of acts that were carried out by humans. But maybe we could say that these men lacked the "essence of man", a bit like iron before it has been changed into steel?
I like that the "bringing into light" is carried out by words (admonition, explanation, good counsel, education). Somehow, with our words, we can help others find out their own essence...
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