“A person should not be too honest. Straight trees are cut first.”
This stark line is attributed to Chanakya, the ancient teacher and author of the Arthashastra.
It captures a practical and cautious view of life: being openly upright can invite trouble in a world that is not always fair. Chanakya’s advice aims at survival and success in politics and daily affairs, rather than moral cynicism.
WHO WAS CHANAKYA
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