Ashoka the Great — "I consider the promotion of the people's welfare my highest duty, and its exerci…"
I consider the promotion of the people's welfare my highest duty, and its exercise is grounded in work and constant application.
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"Everywhere in my dominion the Yuktas, the Rajjukas and the Pradesikas shall set out on tour every five years for this very purpose - to instruct people in Dhamma."
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