Quotation by

Chanakya

Never make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

Chanakya

Happiness

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Chanakya is saying that forming friendships with those who have much higher or much lower social or economic standing than you will not bring you joy. This is because differences in status create barriers that prevent genuine happiness in those relationships.

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