A sharp person knows how to differentiate between ordinary men and great men. And if a leader can successfully inculcate this quality, he can easily become successful in all walks of life. Just like a jeweller, one should have the knack of identifying ‘rare’ gems from ordinary stones.
According to Chanakya, the greatest resource are human beings. In fact, they are the source of all great achievements–all of which are performed by men who have great qualities.
And it’s these qualities that have to be recognised and honoured. Chanakya, while defining these qualities, had said: “Men are to be honoured on account of excellence in learning, intellect, valour, noble birth and deeds.” (3.20.23)
In other words, men of each type have to be honoured in any organisation. Let us look at each one separately:
Men of learning
Men of learning are the most respected people in every society. Other than academic and scholarly learning, this description also relates to men having the wisdom of experience. In India especially, we have always held men of learning in very high esteem. A sociologist had once said, “A society that does not respect men of learning is bound to collapse.”
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