He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby. Chanakya Read Quote
The serpent, the king, the tiger, the stinging wasp, the small child, the dog owned by other people, and the fool: these seven ought not to be awakened from sleep. Chanakya Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation? Chanakya Read Quote
As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family. Chanakya Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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. Chanakya Read Quote
Do not be very upright in your dealings for you would see by going to the forest that straight trees are cut down while crooked ones are left standing. Chanakya Read Quote
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 Read Quote
