From The Secret of Divine Civilization, by ‘Abdu’l‑Bahá

“Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation. Knowledge is as wings to man’s life, and a ladder for the ascent of his understanding. In truth, knowledge is a veritable treasure for man, and a source of glory, of bounty, of joy, of exaltation, of cheer and gladness unto him. The light of knowledge is the bestower of life and the cause of the progress of mankind. Knowledge is the most precious of all possessions; a man without knowledge is like a bird without wings.”

Examples from Egypt 

- The Pyramids, Temples.....................Craftsmanship and applied sciences / engineering 

- The Library of Alexandria ..................Knowledge as "wings" expand human potential 

- Cairo Opera House...........................Hub for artistic education, arts that uplift society 

- The Grand Egyptian Museum...........Knowledge as a national treasure transform culture