A still-born son is superior to a foolish son endowed with a long life. The first causes grief for but a moment while the latter like a blazing fire consumes his parents in grief for life.
CHANAKYAAccumulated wealth is saved by spending just as incoming fresh water is saved by letting out stagnant water.
More Chanakya Quotes
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All types of riches should be amassed by all means.
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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.
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Time perfects all living beings as well as kills them; it alone is awake when all others are asleep. Time is insurmountable.
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She is a true wife who is clean (suci), expert, chaste, pleasing to the husband, and truthful.
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Considersing the forebearance of a person, Do not harass him.
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One who is in search of knowledge should give up the search of pleasure and the one who is in search of pleasure should give up the search of knowledge.
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The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction.
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Evil person causes harm even if treated well.
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Let not a single day pass without your learning a verse, half a verse, or a fourth of it, or even one letter of it; nor without attending to charity, study and other pious activity.
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There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy.
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Love is indicated by deeds. (and not by words)
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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?
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Your feelings are your god.
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Beauty is spoiled by an immoral nature; noble birth by bad conduct; learning, without being perfected; and wealth by not being properly utilised.
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The low minded are fond of deception the nature of low-minded people never changes.
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