Chandragupta Maurya

Military Emperor Indian 340 – 298

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

436 quotes

"Faith is not belief, but trust in the unseen."
Faith
"Leadership is service to those you lead."
Leadership
"Work with excellence, for you honor your Creator through your efforts."
Work
"Dreams pursued with passion become reality."
Dreams
"Humor finds light even in dark times."
Humor
"Beauty fades, but wisdom endures."
Beauty
"We must live as if we could die any moment."
Death
"Perseverance is the antidote to despair."
Perseverance
"Gratitude multiplies our blessings."
Gratitude
"Creativity emerges from the depths of contemplation."
Creativity
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"Patience in adversity reveals our true character."
Patience
"Kindness given is kindness received."
Kindness
"Strength without wisdom is tyranny."
Strength
"Fear conquered is courage earned."
Fear
"Power corrupts those who use it for selfish ends."
Power
"Money earned honestly brings peace of mind."
Money
"Health is wealth that no amount of gold can buy."
Health
"Adventure broadens the mind and strengthens the spirit."
Adventure
"Imagination without discipline is mere fantasy."
Imagination
"The study of history prevents the repetition of mistakes."
History
"Philosophy teaches us how to live, not just how to think."
Philosophy
"Literature speaks to the universal human experience."
Literature
"Politics requires both principle and pragmatism."
Politics
"War leaves scars that generations must heal."
War
"Motivation is fleeting; discipline is eternal."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those prepared to receive it."
Inspiration
"In relationships, give more than you expect to receive."
Relationships
"Solitude is where the soul finds itself."
Solitude
"The pursuit of happiness is less important than the creation of meaning."
Happiness