"Everywhere in my dominion the Yuktas, the Rajjukas and the Pradesikas shall set out on tour every five years for this very purpose - to instruct people in Dhamma."

"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…"

"I consider the promotion of the people's welfare my highest duty, and its exercise is grounded in work and constant application."

"Even this slight progress is not to be despised. For it is by such small efforts that great results are achieved."

"The beloved of the gods, king Piyadasi, honors men of all religions with gifts and various forms of recognition."