Best friend Quote by Chanakya
“He who loses his money is forsaken by his friends, his wife, his servants and his relations; yet when he regains his riches those who have forsaken him come back to him. Hence wealth is certainly the best of relations.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Arthashastra, Chanakya, 3rd century BCE
Wealth attracts friends while poverty repels them, showing relationships often hinge on material status.
In simple terms: Friends come and go based on wealth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate relationships beyond material gain.
Themes
wealth
friendship
social dynamics
materialism
trust
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- business networking
- family inheritance
- personal finances
- social gatherings
- philanthropy
Key Concepts
economic dependency
social capital
human value
Questions to Reflect On
- What relationships endure without money?
- How can you value people beyond wealth?
A Different Perspective
The view reduces relationships to transactional, ignoring genuine affection.
