Wise Quotes by Chanakya

An ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist and royal advisor, Chanakya's works are relevant even today.

"Even if a gem be placed on the foot and a mirror on the head, Still, the gem will not lose its value."

"A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first."

"There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth."

"Never settle for anything less than what you deserve. It’s not pride, it’s self respect."

"Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous."

"Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person."

"A person who cannot decide his goal, simply cannot win."

"No one can defeat a powerful mind."

"A man is great by deeds, not by birth."

"The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you."

"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."