A Quote by Chanakya

A friend, even if he be the enemy's son , should be protected.

Chanakya

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Chanakya
Indian - Politician
350 BC - 275 BC

This sutura gives example about the purpose of relationship. A son of enemy who wants to uproot his own father, should be treated as friend and shold be protected. This may be called opportunism but is and should be necessary part of polity and statesmanship. Moreover, if a father is not aan upright man to have friendship with his sone can be a meritorious peson. So it is better to protecdt him.

Chanakya

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