Chanakya Quotes

The earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow; indeed all things rest upon truth.
Chanakya

Truth, Power, Sun

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.
Chanakya

Fear, Men, Future

The happiness and peace attained by those satisfied by the nectar of spiritual tranquillity is not attained by greedy persons restlessly moving here and there.
Chanakya

Peace, Happiness, Spiritual

As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.
Chanakya

Family, Single, Son

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.
Chanakya

Life, Die, Moment

The one excellent thing that can be learned from a lion is that whatever a man intends doing should be done by him with a whole-hearted and strenuous effort.
Chanakya

Done, Him, Learned

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.
Chanakya

Mind, Heart, Speech

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.
Chanakya

Wise, Thought, Keep

One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.
Chanakya

Knowledge, Others, Books

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?
Chanakya

Death, Long, Control

There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.
Chanakya

Mouth, Wicked, Fly

The wise man should restrain his senses like the crane and accomplish his purpose with due knowledge of his place, time and ability.
Chanakya

Time, Knowledge, Wise

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?
Chanakya

Good, Value, Fame

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Biography

Nationality: Indian

Type: Politician

Born: 350 BC

Died: 275 BC

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