"And is that what you call justice?" asked the shah.
"We call it policy," said Alexander.
"Then let me ask you a question," said the shah. "Does the sun shine in your country?"
"Surely."
"Does the rain fall there?"
"Oh, yes!"
"Is it possible! But are there any gentle, harmless animals in your fields?"
"A great many."
"Then," said the shah, "it must be that the sun shines and the rain falls for the sake of these poor beasts; for men so unjust do not deserve such blessings."