Chanakya Quotes

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A man is great by deeds, not by birth.

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Nothing is unattainable by the truthful.

Chanakya (Chanakya Sutra)

At the time of deluge, oceans exceed their limit, but good people never.

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The patient one achieves everything.

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A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are victimized first.

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Excessive courtesy should be suspected.

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The one who knows the means makes the impossible possible.

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Tomorrow's deed, do today.

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In the acquisition of allies, one gathers strength.

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As soon as fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

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The one who is facing defeat should make peace.

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One addicted to vices does not accomplish tasks.

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A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.

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The good one considers his body as another's.

Chanakya (Chanakya Sutra)

An inactive person cannot protect those who seek refuge in him.

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The sting of words is stronger than the burning of fire.

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Prosperity abandons one who is satisfied with wealth.

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The wicked have no friends.

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A educated scholar, without real experience, is equal to a fool.

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A student should obey the teacher.

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One should live in a country free from conflict.

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Danger should be overcome after proper analysis.

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Enemy efforts should be watched.

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One should not associate with the low-minded, even if they are successful.

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A wise man has only good qualities, a fool only bad ones.
Hence a single wise man is better than a thousand fools.

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The use of science is the sight of truth.

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Difficulties stabilise friendships.

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It is true that pleasures delight the mind, riches are pleasing, but life is transient like the trembling glance of the drunken damsel.

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The ocean cannot quench your thirst.

Chanakya (Chanakya Sutra)

Conversations on god and reality should be held by learned persons.

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Chanakya Biography

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Born: 370 BCE
Died: 283 BCE

Chanakya was a Indian political scientist and economist. He is mainly known for his writings, most notably Arthashastra. He is also known in the west as the "Indian Machiavelli".

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