"Everywhere has King Priyadarsi, Beloved of the Gods, made provision for two types of medical treatment: medical treatment for humans and medical treatment for animals."

"No living beings are to be slaughtered or offered in sacrifice. Nor are gatherings to be held where many animals are killed. For King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods, sees much evil in such gathering…"

"The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, speaks thus: It is more than two and a half years since I became a lay disciple, but I did not make much progress."

"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."

"I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons may not think of new conquests, and that if a conquest by arms should become necessary, they should practice forbearance and light pu…"