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.
AshokaIt is forbidden to decry other sects; the true believer gives honour to whatever in them is worthy of honour.
AshokaNo society can prosper if it aims at making things easier-instead it should aim at making people stronger.
Ashoka