Religion is preserved by wealth; knowledge by diligent practice; a king by conciliatory words; and a home by a dutiful housewife.
CHANAKYAThere are three gems upon this earth; food, water, and pleasing words – fools consider pieces of rocks as gems.
More Chanakya Quotes
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A friend, even if he be the enemy’s son , should be protected.
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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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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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Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.
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The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
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Virtuous persons and fruit-laden trees bow, but fools and dry sticks break because they do not bend.
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A person becomes great not be sitting on some high seat, but through higher qualities. Can a crow become an eagle by simply sitting on the top of a palatial building?
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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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Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man’s true wealth.
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Offspring, friends and relatives flee from a devotee of the Lord: yet those who follow him bring merit to their families through their devotion.
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The low minded are fond of deception the nature of low-minded people never changes.
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Water is the medicine for indigestion; it is invigorating when the food that is eaten is well digested; it is like nectar when drunk in the middle of a dinner; and it is like poison when taken at the end of a meal.
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Do not keep company with a fool for as we can see he is a two-legged beast. Like an unseen thorn he pierces the heart with his sharp words.
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The forest fire burns even tree like sandalwood.
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An egoist can be won over by being respected, a crazy person can be won over by allowing him to behave in an insane manner and a wise person can be won over by truth.
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