سندبادنامه 103.1

103.1

نجیح وحل وعقد اولیای دولت وخفض ورفع اعدای مملکت وقمعر دشمنان وقهر حاسدان وربیت اولیا وتحویف اعدا وحل مشکلات ودفع معضلات وآیین جهانداری بر سنن بزرگواری وشرایع فتوت ولوازم مروت واسمالت دوستان واستقالت عثرت خدمتکاران چاره بوذ کی مناصب ملک جز نفراست کامل وسیاست شامل واحراز ازآ وافاضت آلا مضبوط نتوان کرد ، هر که از حملهٔ‌ فلاسفه باتمام این مهم اهتمام تمایذ وبمواجب این خدمت قیام کنذ »

the appointment and dismissal of ministers of the realm, the humbling and lowering of enemies of the kingdom, the vanquishing of foes,
the subduing of the envious, the training of friends, the intimidating of adversaries, the solving of difficulties, the dispelling of complications,
the conduct of world-ruling according to the customs of majesty, the rules of chivalry, the requisites of manly virtue, the conciliation
of friends, and the overlooking of servants’ slips; for the offices of kingship cannot be managed except with a complete discernment,
comprehensive punishment, acquisition of good opinions, and bestowing of benefits. Whosoever
among all the philosophers takes upon himself the accomplishment of this crucial task, fulfills the obligations of this service,