Chanakya was one shrewd advisor, whose pearls of wisdom are relevant even today. Here are 11 precious lines from the Arthashastra, of which he was the author, that will help you excel in your work life.

Otherwise society will take undue advantage of you. Being intimidating helps because people won’t run over you. If you come across as an over-friendly, people pleaser, then you’re sending out a wrong message.

They are going to find out the truth anyway, so you better not fool around in front of a bright person. For instance, if you’re at an interview and a highly qualified person is asking you questions, avoid bluffing. Chances are that you might get caught and make a fool of yourself.