Chandragupta Maurya

Military Emperor Indian 340 – 298

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

436 quotes

"Beauty lies not in appearance, but in virtue."
Beauty
"Death is but a doorway to the eternal."
Death
"Those who persevere shall inherit the kingdom."
Motivation
"Inspiration comes to those who seek it with sincere hearts."
Inspiration
"Friendship is a treasure more valuable than gold."
Friendship
"Family bonds are the strongest threads in life's tapestry."
Family
"Solitude teaches us to listen to our inner voice."
Solitude
"The wise ruler listens before he speaks."
Wisdom
"Fear is the enemy of progress."
Fear
"Money without virtue is a curse."
Money
"A healthy body supports a healthy mind."
Health
"Adventure calls to those brave enough to answer."
Adventure
"Imagination is the canvas upon which destiny is painted."
Imagination
"Justice tempered with mercy is the greatest law."
Justice
"Technology should serve humanity, not enslave it."
Technology
"History teaches us the consequences of our choices."
History
"Philosophy is the pursuit of truth and understanding."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the wisdom of ages past."
Literature
"Politics is the art of balancing competing interests."
Politics
"War should be the last resort of a wise ruler."
War
"Success without sacrifice is mere illusion."
Success
"The strong must protect the weak, not exploit them."
Strength
"Relationships are gardens that require constant care."
Relationships
"Truth spoken in love wounds less than falsehood."
Truth
"Freedom is the birthright of all beings."
Freedom
"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice."
Peace
"Nature provides all we need if we live in harmony with it."
Nature
"The greatest art is the art of living well."
Art
"Science without ethics leads to destruction."
Science
"Music brings order to the chaos of the world."
Music