The Ocean of Light — Page 96
96 their affairs; nor are they aware of the thoughts and hidden condition of their people; nor are they granted the wisdom through which they could act with balance, justice and moderation—hence, they indulge in excess and their worldly treasures and reserves of wealth become a trial for them. And if they are afflicted by sorrow, they are unable to act with patience and perseverance. Often they are propelled towards death and destruction with their own two feet, such that God’s wrath befalls them and they meet their own downfall. They are never satisfied with the wise who strengthen the affairs of their government; rather, they keep mean people as secret friends like a man who takes secret mistresses. Hence, their end is suicide, insanity or humiliation and death. They have not been granted true wisdom or a nature like those of sages. You are aware that for one to be a great leader it is necessary that he be granted deep wisdom and such intellect that he is able to reach the root of the most