Chanakya Quotes

About Chanakya:-

A pioneer in political science and classic economics in India was also a great teacher and played an important role in the rise of Maurya empire. Let us look at powerful Chanakya quotes which describe the reality of life.

Who was Chanakya:-

Chanakya was born into a Brahman family and received his education at Taxila Also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta. He was prime minister under the reign of Chandragupta Maurya (r. c. 321-c.297 BCE), founder of the Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE). He was a great thinker, economist, jurist and royal adviser and philosopher and his teachings have been put together in two books- Arthashastra (“The Science of Material Gain”) and Chanakya Niti. The Arthashastra is considered Chanakya’s training manual by which he transformed Chandragupta from a citizen to a monarch. Being said that, no one can question his intelligence. He was no warrior, but he fought battles using his brain.

Chanakya Quotes:-

Quote 1 :-

“Just as a mirror reflects as a mans face his personality is reflected in his choice of friends. One must always be careful in forming friendships and acquaintances, for one’s friends, are in a way, an extension of one’s inner inclinations and tendencies.” ~ Chanakya

Quote 2:-

“No one can defeat a powerful mind.” ~ Chanakya

Quote 3:-

“Learn from the mistakes of others….. you can’t live long enough to make them all yourselves” ~ Chanakya

Quote 4 :-

“The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.” ~ Chanakya