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?
CHANAKYAThe forest fire burns even tree like sandalwood.
More Chanakya Quotes
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Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person.
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What good can the scriptures do to a man who has no sense of his own? Of what use is as mirror to a blind man?
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Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends.
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The poor wish for wealth; animals for the faculty of speech; men wish for heaven; and godly persons for liberation.
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Rain which falls upon the sea is useless; so is food for one who is satiated; in vain is a gift for one who is wealthy; and a burning lamp during the daytime is useless.
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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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The ruler should employ person in tasks according to their abilities because Knowers ( or the means ) and efficient employees make impossible tasks also possible.
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Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.
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A thing may be dreaded as long as it has not overtaken you.
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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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The forest fire burns even tree like sandalwood.
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Sinfully acquired wealth may remain for ten years; in the eleventh year it disappears with even the original stock.
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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.
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He who has wealth has friends.
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A friend, even if he be the enemy’s son , should be protected.
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