The inner joy that every individual seeks, unlike a passing emotion, is not contingent on outside influences; it is a condition, born of certitude and conscious knowledge, fostered by a pure heart, which is able to distinguish between that which has permanence and that which is superficial. Extract from letter written on behalf of the Universal House of Justice https://www.bahai.org/beliefs/life-spirit/character-conduct/articles-resources/selected-letters-subject-chastity #bahai #bahaifaith #bahaiquotes #quotes