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From Chanakya · c. 563 – 483 BCE
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Chanakya was an ancient Indian philosopher, teacher, and political strategist who believed in the principles of "dharma" (righteousness) and "karma" (action). He emphasized the importance of good governance, ethical behavior, and the pursuit of knowledge. Chanakya's philosophy also includes practical advice on leadership, diplomacy, and warfare, as outlined in his famous work, the Arthashastra. Overall, Chanakya's teachings promote a holistic approach to personal and societal development, emphasizing the integration of moral values with practical skills.
From Chanakya Quotes English
“The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.”
“The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.”
“Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere.”
“Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere.”
“There is no enemy like infatuation and fire like wrath.”
“There is no enemy like infatuation and fire like wrath.”
“It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment's grief, but disgrace brings gri…”
“It is better to die than to preserve this life by incurring disgrace. The loss of life causes but a moment's grief, but disgrace brings grief every day of one's life.”
“The life of an uneducated man is as useless as the tail of a dog which neither covers it’s rear end, nor protects it from the bites of inse…”
“The life of an uneducated man is as useless as the tail of a dog which neither covers it’s rear end, nor protects it from the bites of insects.”
“As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?”
“As long as your body is healthy and under control and death is distant, try to save your soul; when death is immanent what can you do?”
“Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.”
“Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.”
“Just as it is impossible to know when a swimming fish is drinking water, so it is impossible to find out when a government servant is steal…”
“Just as it is impossible to know when a swimming fish is drinking water, so it is impossible to find out when a government servant is stealing money”
“Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.”
“Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.”
“We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment”
“We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment”
“As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.”
“As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.”
“A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.”
“A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.”
“The arrow shot by the archer may or may not kill a single person. But stratagems devised by wise men can kill even babes in the womb.”
“The arrow shot by the archer may or may not kill a single person. But stratagems devised by wise men can kill even babes in the womb.”
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