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Chanakya Quotes

«Learn one thing from a lion; one from a crane; four a cock; five from a crow; six from a dog; and three from an ass.»
«He whose son is obedient to him, whose wife's conduct is in accordance with his wishes, and who is content with his riches, has his heaven here on earth.»
Author: Chanakya (Politician, strategist, Writer) | Keywords: wishes
«There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.»
«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.»
«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.»
«What is too heavy for the strong and what place is too distant for those who put forth effort?»
Author: Chanakya (Politician, strategist, Writer) | Keywords: heavies
«He who runs away from a fearful calamity, a foreign invasion, a terrible famine, and the companionship of wicked men is safe.»
«He who gives up shyness in monetary dealings, in acquiring knowledge, in eating and in business, becomes happy.»
«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.»
«Perfection can be achieved only through devotion (to the Supreme Lord) for devotion is the basis of all success.»

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