Shivaji

Military Leader Indian 1630 – 1680

Marathi warrior; founded Maratha Confederacy; resisted Mughal Empire.

395 quotes

"To lead with honor is to lead with the respect of all."
Leadership
"Life is not about the breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away."
Life
"The heart knows truths that the mind cannot comprehend."
Wisdom
"In unity, we find strength; in division, we find weakness."
Friendship
"The pursuit of happiness often leads away from it; pursue purpose instead."
Happiness
"A curse spoken is a sword wielded against oneself."
Kindness
"The legacy we leave is written in the lives we touch."
Hope
"Education is the greatest weapon against tyranny."
Education
"To forgive is not weakness; it is the strength of the enlightened."
Strength
"The depth of one's character is revealed in times of ease."
"A moment of courage can change the course of a lifetime."
Courage
"The peace within oneself is the peace one brings to the world."
Peace
"Knowledge without action is merely entertainment for the mind."
Knowledge
"The greatest gift a parent can give is a strong moral compass."
Family
"To honor the Divine is to honor all of creation."
Faith
"A promise made is a debt that must be paid."
Truth
"The warrior's path is illuminated by the light of purpose."
Motivation
"In the garden of life, weeds and flowers grow together."
Nature
"The measure of success is not in wealth, but in worth."
Success
"A ruler who forgets the suffering of the poor is a ruler destined to fall."
Politics
"Time is the greatest teacher for those who pay attention."
Time
"The strength of belief can move mountains that strength of arms cannot."
Faith
"To create is to participate in the work of the Divine."
Creativity
"A life without purpose is a ship without a rudder."
Dreams
"The practice of humility is the path to true greatness."
Wisdom
"In the darkness, even a small light shines bright."
Hope
"The adventure of life begins when we release the illusion of control."
Adventure
"To love fiercely is to live fully."
Love
"The death of one dream often marks the birth of a greater one."
Change
"A society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable."
Justice