"I have had this inscription of Dharma engraved in order that my sons and great-grandsons may not consider making new conquests, or that if military conquests are made, that they be done with forbearan…"

"Therefore, even if a man wrongs me, I forgive him as far as it is possible to forgive."

"I have appointed Dhamma-Mahamatras when I had been consecrated thirteen years. They are employed among all sects for the establishment of Dhamma, for the promotion of Dhamma, and for the welfare and h…"

"Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: I have had this Dhamma edict written for the welfare and happiness of all people."

"And this Dhamma consists of mercy, charity, truthfulness, purity, gentleness, and goodness."