Secret of Secrets

Means of governing the heart toward the affection of hearts, and by its guidance wisdom [he reached] the goal of the beloved. Among these is his letter which he wrote to Alexander. This is because when he had conquered the land of Persia and taken possession of its great ones, he addressed Aristotle, saying to him, "O virtuous teacher and just minister, know that I have found in the land of Persia a people with superior intellects and penetrating understandings, the likes of which are expected in the kingdom. I have determined to kill them all; what is your opinion on this?"
Aristotle’s response: "If you are determined to..."