Quotes from Chanakya

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.

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.

A man is great by deeds, not by birth.

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

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

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.

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.

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.

Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth.

If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic. If he is reckless, they will not only be reckless likewise, but also eat into his works. Besides, a reckless king will easily fall into the hands of his enemies. Hence the king shall ever be wakeful.

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.

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?

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

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.

Time perfects men as well as destroys them.

Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.

The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.

For good days one should save money, women should be protected even if it takes the money saved. But for self preservation the money and the women should be sacrificed!!

Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.

As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it.

The power of a king lies in his mighty arms; that of a brahmana in his spiritual knowledge; and that of a woman in her beauty youth and sweet words.

Never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.

Our bodies are perishable, wealth is not at all permanent and death is always nearby. Therefore we must immediately engage in acts of merit.

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.