Chanakya Quotes - Page 2

He shall despise none, but hear the opinions of all. A wise man shall make use of even a child's sensible utterance.

He who loses his money is forsaken by his friends, his wife, his servants and his relations; yet when he regains his riches those who have forsaken him come back to him. Hence wealth is certainly the best of relations.

Time perfects men as well as destroys them.

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.

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?

Prosperity lasts long for one who acts after proper consideration.

Love is indicated by deeds (and not by words)

Those born blind cannot see; similarly blind are those in the grip of lust. Proud men have no perception of evil; and those bent on acquiring riches see no sin in their actions.

One's weakness should not ever be revealed.

There is no disease so destructive as lust.

Do not put your trust in a bad companion nor even trust an ordinary friend, for if he should get angry with you, he may bring all your secrets to light.

The foolish wish to speak out what was spoken in secret by the master.

Poverty, disease, sorrow, imprisonment and other evils are the fruits borne by the tree of one's own sins.

A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode.

All the creatures are pleased by loving words; and therefore we should address words that are pleasing to all, for there is no lack of sweet words.

A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.

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

Time perfects all living beings as well as kills them; it alone is awake when all others are asleep. Time is insurmountable.

If a king is energetic, his subjects will be equally energetic.

A learned man is honoured by the people.A learned man commands respect everywhere for his learning. Indeed, learning is honoured everywhere.

A wicked wife, a false friend, a saucy servant and living in a house with a serpent in it are nothing but death.

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

Knowledge is lost without putting it into practice; a man is lost due to ignorance; an army is lost without a commander; and a woman is lost without a husband.

Good behavior wins even an enemy.

The low minded are fond of deception the nature of low-minded people never changes.