Chanakya quotes that are important life lessons

Chanakya's timeless wisdom

Chanakya’s quotes are full of practicality and wisdom, and are relevant even today. Here we list some of his quotes that offer profound life lessons.

On doing good deeds

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

Observe and learn from others people's experiences

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

On thinking before you leap

"Before you start any work, always ask yourself three questions: Why am I doing it? What the results might be? Will I be successful? Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers, go ahead."

On the importance of education

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

On the power of beauty

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

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On being wise

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

On overcoming your fears

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

On confidence

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

On guarding your thoughts

"Never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you."

On how to judge a person's true character

"Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune."

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