Famous quote by Chanakya

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"Before you start some work, always ask yourself three questions - Why am I doing it, What the results might be and Will I be successful. Only when you think deeply and find satisfactory answers to these questions, go ahead"

- Chanakya

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This quote is written / told by Chanakya between 350 BC and 275 BC. He/she was a famous Politician from India. The author also have 35 other quotes.

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