The man who aspires to be king, advised Kautilya (if indeed he was the original author) should always act according to what is expedient in particular circumstances. He should not consider himself bound by the prevailing moral code.

• 考提利亚建议 (如果他真是该书的原作者的话)，想要成为君主的人应当审时度势，不受任何道德规范的约束。