Chanakyas sayings
Chanakya, also known as Kautilya, was an ancient Indian philosopher, economist, and political strategist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest political thinkers in Indian history. Here are some of his famous sayings:
1. "A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first."
2. "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."
3. "As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it."
4. "The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you."
5. "A man is great by deeds, not by birth."
6. "Once you start working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest."
7. "Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune."
8. "Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth."
9. "The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman."
10. "God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple."
These sayings reflect Chanakya's wisdom and insights on various aspects of life, politics, and human behavior.
Above is Chanakyas sayings.