Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, was an ancient Indian philosopher, teacher, economist, and political strategist. His wisdom and teachings on success and leadership continue to be widely respected.
Here are ten Chanakya quotes for assured success:
1. A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first.
2. 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.
3. Once you start working on something, don’t be afraid of failure and don’t abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.
4. The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
5. Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous.
6. The world’s biggest power is the youth and beauty of a woman.
7. A man is great by deeds, not by birth.
8. Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune.
9. A wise man should not reveal his loss of wealth, living, and wisdom; an old man should not reveal his desire for his daughter-in-law; and one should not reveal his disease.
10. The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind, but the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.
These quotes from Chanakya reflect his practical wisdom and timeless insights into success, strategy, and human behavior. Applying these principles can be beneficial in both personal and professional life.