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The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.

Chanakya

That man who is without religion and mercy should be rejected. A guru without spiritual knowledge should be rejected. The wife with an offensive face should be given up, and so should relatives who are without affection.
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Accumulated wealth is saved by spending just as incoming fresh water is saved by letting out stagnant water.
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A learned man is honored by the people. A learned man commands respect everywhere for his learning. Indeed, learning is honored everywhere.
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As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.
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There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.
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Religion is preserved by wealth; knowledge by diligent practice; a king by conciliatory words; and a home by a dutiful housewife.
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A ruler wishing to win should not trust a captured enemy even if he may be extending had to be friend. Because deep rooted enmity, however, concealed, will surely come to light.
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Union in privacy (with one’s wife); boldness; storing away useful items; watchfulness; and not easily trusting others; these five things are to be learned from a crow.
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A man attains greatness by his merits, not simply by occupying an exalted seat. Can we call a crow an eagle simply because he sits on the top of a tall building?
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Even a captured enemy is not to be trusted.
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There is no disease so destructive as lust.
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A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.
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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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As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.
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Wealth, a friend, a wife, and a kingdom may be regained; but this body when lost may never be acquired again.
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If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic.
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