Chanakya’s tips for success at work

Chanakya on how to be successful

Hindu statesman and philosopher, Chanakya, is best-known for writing his Artha-shastra (i.e. the art of material gains). Such profound is his wisdom that he is remembered for his teachings even today. Here we list some of his quotes that are excellent tips for success at the workplace.

Everyone is not your ‘friend’ at the workplace

“The biggest guru mantra is: Never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.”

Honesty is not the best policy at all times, act smartly

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

Value yourself and do not settle for less

“Never settle for anything less than what you deserve. It’s not pride, it’s self-respect.”

There’s no substitute to hard work

“Once you start working on something, don’t be afraid of failure and don’t abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.”

Be kind to all

“The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions.”

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Time can change one’s fate

“Don’t judge the future of a person based on his present conditions, because time has the power to change black coal to shiny diamond.”

Believe in yourself, no one can take your thunder away

“Even if the gem is placed at the foot and a mirror on the head, the gem will not lose its value.”

Choose your company wisely

“If you were to choose between an evil person and a snake to keep company with, opt for the snake. Because the snake will bite you only in self-defense but the evil person will bite for any reason and any time or always.”

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