Chanakya as the name suggests means “the wise one”. Chanakya was an ancient Indian scholar, preacher, and royal advisor. He was also a philosopher. He believed that through a sharp mind you could even conquer the world. He was one of the best thinkers and helped the king succeed in many wars. He wrote a book named ‘Arthashastra’ in the fourth century. Chanakya left with his wisdom for us. Here are some of the wisest quotes from his book.

1 “A man is born alone and die alone, and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone, and he goes alone to hell or the supreme abode ”.

2 “The biggest guru mantra is never sharing your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you”.

3 “Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth”.

4 “Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions: Why am I doing it, what might the results be, and will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions”.

5” Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keeps it secret being determined to carry it into execution ”.

6 “There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interest. This is a bitter truth”.

7 “One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is the possession of others, can neither use his knowledge nor his wealth when the need for them arises”.

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