Shivaji

Military Leader Indian 1630 – 1680

Marathi warrior; founded Maratha Confederacy; resisted Mughal Empire.

395 quotes

"A lion does not concern himself with the opinions of sheep."
Courage
"The greatest religion is to be true to yourself."
Truth
"Patience is the ornament of the brave."
Patience
"True courage is not the absence of fear, but action in spite of it."
Courage
"Greatness lies not in holding a high position, but in how you conduct yourself in that position."
Leadership
"Knowledge is power, but wisdom is knowing how to use that power."
Wisdom
"The strength of a nation lies in the hearts of its people."
Strength
"Freedom is the most valuable treasure in the world."
Freedom
"A king without knowledge is like a blind man leading the blind."
Knowledge
"The true measure of a man is how he treats those who can do nothing for him."
Kindness
"Never forget where you came from, but always remember where you are going."
Wisdom
"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did."
Perseverance
"Justice delayed is justice denied."
Justice
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
Power
"History repeats itself to those who do not learn from it."
History
"A warrior's greatest weapon is his mind."
Strength
"The duty of a leader is to lift the burden from his people."
Leadership
"Self-respect is the foundation of all honor."
Faith
"True power comes from serving others."
Power
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."
Time
"A promise made is a debt unpaid."
Truth
"The warrior's path requires both strength and humility."
Wisdom
"Change is the only constant in this world."
Change
"An educated mind is a free mind."
Education
"Forgiveness is not weakness; it is strength."
Strength
"The greatest victory is the one over oneself."
Success
"Hope is the light that guides us through darkness."
Hope
"A dream without effort remains forever a dream."
Dreams
"The measure of intelligence is the ability to change."
Wisdom
"Unity is strength; division is weakness."
Friendship