Chanakya was a renowned teacher, a pioneer in political science, and an influential figure in the expansion of the Maurya kingdom in India. He was a brilliant thinker, economist, lawyer, royal advisor, and philosopher. The aspects pioneered by him about how the world works were far ahead of their time. Even in the modern world, some of his principles are relevant and serve as a reality check. Let’s look at some of the stimulating quotes from Chanakya that will make you think.
15 Quotes from Chanakya
- “A man who has mercy and compassion for all creatures is religious for sure. He does not require any religious symbol or sign to prove his religiousness.”
- “We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment”
- “Every neighboring state is an enemy and the enemy’s enemy is a friend.”
- “The wealth earned by unjust means will perish for sure.”
- “Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.”
- “Just as it is impossible to know when a swimming fish is drinking water, so it is impossible to find out when a government servant is stealing money”
- “For in the absence of a magistrate, the strong will swallow the weak; but under his protection, the weak to resist the strong.”
- “Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions – Why am I doing it, what the results might be and will I be successful? Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead.”
- “Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.”
- “God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your God. The soul is your temple.”
- “The one excellent thing that can be learned from a lion is that whatever a man intends to do should be done by him with a whole-hearted and strenuous effort.”
- “Drop the idea that attachment and love are one thing. They are enemies. It is the attachment that destroys all love.”
- “Don’t judge the future of a person based on his present conditions, because time has the power to change black coal to shiny diamond.”
- “Humbleness is at the root of self-control.”
- “A person who cannot decide his goal simply cannot win.”
That concludes our 15 quotes from Chanakya. We hope these will influence your mind in thinking towards a different and bigger perspective to not just survive but dominate in this world.
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