Chandragupta Maurya

Military Emperor Indian 340 – 298

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

436 quotes

"In every failure lies the seed of greater success."
Perseverance
"A man's word is his bond; a bond is the foundation of all trust."
"The music of a well-ordered state is harmony without discord."
Peace
"Those who understand human nature understand the nature of power."
Philosophy
"A spark of inspiration, when nurtured, becomes a flame of change."
Creativity
"The warrior who fights for justice sleeps without nightmares."
Justice
"In solitude, we find the strength to face the multitude."
Solitude
"A empire's reach should never exceed its grasp of wisdom."
Power
"The measure of health is not the absence of disease, but the presence of vitality."
Health
"Those who dream without action remain dreamers; those who act without vision remain lost."
Dreams
"A moment of reflection prevents a lifetime of regret."
Wisdom
"The path of righteousness is narrow, but those who walk it never stumble in darkness."
Faith
"In the economy of time, every moment is a fortune."
Time
"A state that honors its teachers honors the future."
Education
"The greatest adventure is the journey inward."
Adventure
"Those with imagination shape reality; those without become its victims."
Imagination
"A technological marvel that brings no peace to the mind is hollow."
Technology
"The war within determines the victory without."
War
"A life lived in fear is a life half-lived."
Courage
"In gratitude, we find the richness that wealth cannot buy."
Gratitude
"The strength of a chain is determined by its weakest link."
Strength
"Those who face their fears discover their true power."
Fear
"A kingdom that forgets its past has no future."
History
"The art of listening is the foundation of all communication."
Wisdom
"In patience lies the victory of the strong over the weak."
Patience
"A single act of cruelty can undo a thousand acts of kindness."
Kindness
"The pursuit of happiness ends when you realize it was never the destination."
Happiness
"Those who work with joy create works of joy."
Work
"A dream deferred is not a dream denied, but a dream preparing for its moment."
Dreams
"In humor lies truth that cannot be spoken directly."
Humor