Al Ma'arriUpdated: March 8th, 2016
Created: 08/03/16Those Who Falsely Lead Us
23 Leaders Wrong Their Subjects
My stay in the world is wearisome:
How long shall I associate with a people
Whose leaders command what is not good for it?
They wronged their subjects, allowed themselves
To deceive them and neglect their interests,
Although they are their hirelings.
24 Servants of the People
If we consider things well,
They surely disclose this secret:
The people's leader is the servant
Of those he rules.
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