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He (Indian emperor Harsha) was indefatigable,” says Yuan Chwang, “and the day was too short for him; he forgot sleep in his devotion to good works.

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The ordinary people … are upright and honourable... They are faithful to their oaths and promises... In their behavior there is much gentleness and sweetness.

He went from east to west subduing all who were not obedient; the elephants were not unharnessed, nor the soldiers unhelmeted.

If any one here can find a single wrong argument and can refute it, I will let him cut off my head.

They do not practice deceit, and they keep their sworn obligations. . . . They will not take anything wrongfully, and they yield more than fairness requires.”

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