Chanakya: Friend

Chanakya was Ancient Indian statesman and philosopher. Explore interesting quotes on friend.

Chanakya: 22 quotes2 likes

“The king who is situated anywhere immediately on the circumference of the conqueror's territory is termed the enemy.
The king who is likewise situated close to the enemy, but separated from the conqueror only by the enemy, is termed the friend”

Chanakya book Arthashastra

of the conqueror
Book VI, "The Source of Sovereign States"
Arthashastra

“The wicked have no friends.”

Chankya niti Quotes, Maxims of Chanakya
Original: (mr) नास्ति खलस्य मित्रम्

“Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.”