Thoughts of Chanakya

Adapted from : Speaking Tree

15 GREAT THOUGHTS BY CHANAKYA

1) Learn from the mistakes of others.

2) Straight trees are cut first and Honest people are screwed first.

3)"Even a non-poisonous should pretend to be venomous.

4) The bitter truth is that there is  no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth."

5) These three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful, establish destiny.

6)"As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it."

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7)"The world's biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman."

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8)"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."

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9)"The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all direction."

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10)"God is not present in idols. Your feelings are your god. The soul is your temple."

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

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

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13) "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."

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

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

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