Ashoka the Great — "I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people…"
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. And this Dhamma consists of mercy, charity, truthfulness, purity, gentleness, and goodness. And I have done many other good deeds also.