"the investigating mind is attentive, alive"--some inspirtation for would be scholars...men (and women) of science

"The man of science is perceiving and endowed with vision, whereas he who is ignorant and neglectful of this development is blind. The investigating mind is attentive, alive; the callous and indifferent mind is deaf and dead.

A scientific man is a true index and representative of humanity, for through processes of inductive reasoning and research he is informed of all that appertains to humanity, its status, conditions and happenings. He studies the human body politic, understands social problems and weaves the web and texture of civilization.

In fact, science may be likened to a mirror wherein the infinite forms and images of existing things are revealed and reflected.

It is the very foundation of all individual and national development.

Without this basis of investigation, development is impossible.

Therefore, seek with diligent endeavour the knowledge and attainment of all that lies within the power of this wonderful bestowal."

("The Promulgation of Universal Peace: Talks Delivered by'Abdu'l-Bahá during His Visit to the United States and Canadain 1912" (Wilmette: Bahá'í Publishing Trust, 1982), p. 50)