10 Chanakya quotes on Politics

Zee Media Bureau
Jun 24, 2023

1. Strategic Planning and Purpose

"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."

2. Recognizing Influence and Persuasion

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

3. Realpolitik and Pragmatism

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

4. Leadership and Character

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

5. Secrecy and Confidentiality

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

6. Recognizing Influence and Persuasion

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

7. Dedication and Perseverance

"Once you start working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest."

8. Meritocracy and Achievement

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

9. Detachment and Impartiality

"He who is overly attached to his family members experiences fear and sorrow, for the root of all grief is attachment."

10. Wisdom and Learning from Experience

"Learn from the mistakes of others... You can't live long enough to make them all yourselves!!"

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