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Darius' Will
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| Darius
Achaemenian, King of Persia
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Pages in English & Persian
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will too. This is everyone’s destiny, whether a king of
twenty-five countries or a prickly-bush pickers. No one is
eternal. Whenever you come to visit my grave you will be
overcome by your pride. However, when you see your death
coming, cover my grave and ask your son to leave your grave
uncovered so that he can see you.
Never be the judge and plaintiff at the same time. If you have a grievance, arrange for an unbiased third party to judge the case. The case will not be judged fairly if the plaintiff serves as the judge.
Never stop development projects. As a matter of fact, the country will suffer if you stop development. Well drilling, road construction, and city planning should have highest priorities.
Do not forget generosity. Second to justice, generosity and forgiveness are the best characters of kings. But forgiveness is only applicable to those who have done wrong to you, not to others. If you forgive a person who has harmed someone else, then you have done
injustice.
I have made my remarks in the presence of others so they know I have given you the above advice prior to my death. Now, leave me alone as I feel my death approaching. |
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