A group of wise men were speaking about an expediency in the presence of Khosrow, and Bozorgmehr, who was their leader, was silent.

They said to him: Why do you not speak with us in this discussion?

He said: Ministers are like physicians, and a physician does not give medicine except to the sick. So when I see that your opinion is correct, it is not wise for me to speak further on that matter.

When a matter is accomplished without my interference,

It is not proper for me to speak about it.

And if I see that there is a blind man and a well,

If I remain silent, it is a sin.