"This Dhamma edict was written by me after I had been consecrated twenty-six years. I have caused this Dhamma edict to be inscribed for the following purpose: that it may endure for a long time, and th…"

"The beloved of the gods does not consider glory and fame to be of great account unless they are achieved through having my subjects respect Dhamma and practice Dhamma."

"The king, far from being indifferent, is concerned with the affairs of all religious groups."

"I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people. For I consider that the greatest happiness is to lead people to the Dhamma."

"My agents, appointed over many people, are also often attached to certain individuals. One person is imprisoned, another is released. One is tortured, another is not. One is killed, another is not. Th…"