"The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, desires that all religions should reside everywhere, for all of them desire self-control and purity of heart."

"I have had banyan trees planted on the roads to give shade to man and beast; I have planted mango groves, and I have had wells dug and rest-houses built at intervals along the roads."

"Twelve years after my consecration, I issued the following edict: 'Everywhere in my dominions, the Yuktas, Rajukas, and Pradesikas shall make tours of inspection every five years for the following pur…"

"Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons and great-grandsons may follow it and live according to it. And this is for the we…"

"Thus speaks King Priyadarsin, Beloved of the Gods: I have had this Dhamma edict written so that my sons and grandsons, and as long as the sun and moon endure, may follow it. For by following it, happi…"