Chanakya

We should not fret for what is past, nor should we be anxious about the future; men of discernment deal only with the present moment. ”

One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises. ”

O wise man! Give your wealth only to the worthy and never to others. The water of the sea received by the clouds is always sweet. ”

The earth is supported by the power of truth; it is the power of truth that makes the sun shine and the winds blow; indeed all things rest upon truth. ”

Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune. ”

A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode. ”

Do not be very upright in your dealings for you would see by going to the forest that straight trees are cut down while crooked ones are left standing. ”

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution. ”

God doesn't dwell in the wooden, stony or earthen idols. His abode is in our feelings, our thoughts. ”

A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first and honest people are screwed first. ”