Chandragupta Maurya

Military Emperor Indian 340 – 298

Founder of Maurya Empire; defeated Alexander's successor Seleucus.

436 quotes

"The greatest conquests are those we make over ourselves."
Success
"A kingdom is only as strong as the wisdom of its ruler."
Leadership
"Let not fear guide your decisions, but reason and strategy."
Courage
"The foundation of all prosperity is justice."
Justice
"To know one's enemies and oneself is to win every battle."
Wisdom
"Patience is the virtue of the wise and the weapon of the strong."
Patience
"A ruler must be as protective of his people as a father of his children."
Leadership
"The pursuit of knowledge has no end."
Knowledge
"True power lies not in the sword, but in the mind."
Power
"Change is the only constant in the affairs of men."
Change
"Kindness to all beings brings harmony to the kingdom."
Kindness
"The measure of a man is not his wealth, but his character."
Life
"Education is the foundation upon which we build a better future."
Education
"In unity lies strength; in division, weakness."
Strength
"Let truth be your guide in all matters."
Truth
"The heart that seeks peace shall find it."
Peace
"Every moment is a gift to be used wisely."
Time
"Hope is the light that guides us through darkness."
Hope
"Love transcends all boundaries of caste and creed."
Love
"The path to success is paved with perseverance."
Perseverance
"Gratitude opens the doors to greater blessings."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the spark of divine inspiration."
Creativity
"Just as the sun nourishes the earth, so must a leader nourish his people."
Nature
"Art reflects the soul of a civilization."
Art
"Science reveals the mysteries of creation."
Science
"Music is the language of the heart."
Music
"Faith gives strength to face any trial."
Faith
"The work of your hands shall be remembered long after you are gone."
Work
"Dreams are the blueprints of our future."
Dreams
"Laughter is the medicine of the weary soul."
Humor