When an unconquered country is conquered, people are killed... . That the beloved of the Gods finds very pitiful and grievous. ... If anyone does him wrong, it will be forgiven as far as it can be forgiven... . The beloved of the Gods considers that the greatest of all victories is the victory of righteousness.

Ashoka

Categorized in : People Country Victory

No society can prosper if it aims at making things easier-instead it should aim at making people stronger.

stronger society people

Let all listen, and be willing to listen to the doctrines profess... by Ashoka

Let all listen, and be willing to listen to the doctrines professed by others.

doctrine willing tolerance

It is forbidden to decry other sects; the true believer gives honour to whatever in them is worthy of honour.

forbidden worthy giving

May the partisans of all doctrines in all countries unite and live in a common fellowship. For all alike profess mastery to be attained over oneself and purity of the heart.

doctrine heart country

He who does reverence to his own sect, while disparaging the sects of others with intent to enhance the glory of his own sect, by such conduct inflicts the severest injury on his own sect.

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