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“Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.” quote by Chanakya
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“Low class men desire wealth;middle class men both wealth and respect; but the noble, honour only; hence honour is the noble man's true wealth.”

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About This Quote

Source Treat: Arthashastra, 4th century BCE

Wealth is valued differently across social ranks; true wealth for the noble is honor, not material riches.

In simple terms: Honor is the noble man's real wealth.

Key Takeaway

Seek honor over riches.

Themes

social hierarchy values honor

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • personal development
  • political strategy
  • career advancement

Key Concepts

ethics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does honor mean to you?
  • How can you prioritize honor in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Honor can be hard to measure and may be ignored in materialistic societies.

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