Chanakya Quotes

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.
Nothing is unattainable by the truthful.
At the time of deluge, oceans exceed their limit, but good people never.
The patient one achieves everything.
A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are victimized first.
Excessive courtesy should be suspected.
The one who knows the means makes the impossible possible.
Tomorrow's deed, do today.
In the acquisition of allies, one gathers strength.
As soon as fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
The one who is facing defeat should make peace.
One addicted to vices does not accomplish tasks.
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.
The good one considers his body as another's.
An inactive person cannot protect those who seek refuge in him.
The sting of words is stronger than the burning of fire.
Prosperity abandons one who is satisfied with wealth.
The wicked have no friends.
A educated scholar, without real experience, is equal to a fool.
A student should obey the teacher.
One should live in a country free from conflict.
Danger should be overcome after proper analysis.
Enemy efforts should be watched.
One should not associate with the low-minded, even if they are successful.
A wise man has only good qualities, a fool only bad ones.
Hence a single wise man is better than a thousand fools.
The use of science is the sight of truth.
Difficulties stabilise friendships.
It is true that pleasures delight the mind, riches are pleasing, but life is transient like the trembling glance of the drunken damsel.
The ocean cannot quench your thirst.
Conversations on god and reality should be held by learned persons.
