So long as the great majority of men are not deprived of either property or honour, they are satisfied (Il Principe)
Men |
Niccolo Machiavelli quoteHe who blinded by ambition, raises himself to a position whence he cannot mount higher, must thereafter fall with the greatest loss.
Ambition |
Niccolo Machiavelli quoteThere is no other way of guarding oneself against flattery than by letting men understand that they will not offend you by speaking the truth; but when everyone can tell you the truth, you lose their respect. - The Prince
Truth |
Niccolo Machiavelli quoteWhoever desires to found a state and give it laws, must start with assuming that all men are bad and ever ready to display their vicious nature, whenever they may find occasion for it.
Niccolo Machiavelli quote If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.
Niccolo Machiavelli quote God creates men, but they choose each other.
God |
Niccolo Machiavelli quoteHe who has not first laid his foundations may be able with great ability to lay them afterwards, but they will be laid with trouble to the architect and danger to the building.
Niccolo Machiavelli quote Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved.
Love |
Niccolo Machiavelli quoteBiography
Florentine statesman and political philosopher
