Asoka

Quotes by Asoka

• 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.

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

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