Human genius is found in its variety which is the work of Allah. Harnessing that genius to the fullest should be one of the goals of all modern societies and nations in addition to mobilizing creative capacity from all segments of society. (Aga Khan IV, Address to the Gorno-Badakshan Assembly (Khorog, Gorno-Badakshan, Tajikistan),  Sep 24, 1998)

The Holy Qur’an calls upon Muslims to compete in good works … (Aga Khan IV, Speech, Ismaili Centre Opening Ceremony Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Oct 12, 2009)