The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction.
CHANAKYAIt is better to live under a tree in a jungle inhabited by tigers and elephants, to maintain oneself in such a place with ripe fruits and spring water, to lie down on grass and to wear the ragged barks of trees than to live amongst one’s relations when reduced to poverty.
More Chanakya Quotes
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He who has wealth has friends.
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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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Love is indicated by deeds. (and not by words)
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The world’s biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.
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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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A wise man should marry a virgin of a respectable family even if she is deformed. He should not marry one of a low-class family, through beauty. Marriage in a family of equal status is preferable.
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Avoid him who talks sweetly before you but tries to ruin you behind your back, for he is like a pitcher of poison with milk on top.
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Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune.
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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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He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment. Thus one should discard attachment to be happy.
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He who has wealth has friends and relations; he alone survives and is respected as a man.
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Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform.
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The learned are envied by the foolish; rich men by the poor; chaste women by adulteresses; and beautiful ladies by ugly ones.
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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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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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