For the great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearance, as though they were realities and are often more influenced by the things that seem than by those that are

Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

Topics: Appearance Quotes, Influence Quotes

Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that...

Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that...

For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one...

For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one...

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity...

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity...

If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe...

If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe...

Politics have no relation to morals.

Politics have no relation to morals.

I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.

I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.

There is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more...

There is nothing more difficult to carry out, nor more doubtful of success, nor more...

Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach...

Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach...

Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets...

Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets...

Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.

Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.

Because just as good morals, if they are to be maintained, have need of the...

Because just as good morals, if they are to be maintained, have need of the...

Many have imagined republics and principalities which have never been seen or known to exist...

Many have imagined republics and principalities which have never been seen or known to exist...

It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.

It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.

War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope...

War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope...

It is much more secure to be feared than to be loved.

It is much more secure to be feared than to be loved.

I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats...

I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats...

Men are so simple and so much inclined to obey immediate needs that a deceiver...

Men are so simple and so much inclined to obey immediate needs that a deceiver...

A man's home is his castle, and his wife is the janitor

A man's home is his castle, and his wife is the janitor

Our lives are repetitious shams-every single day a simulacrum of the previous day. So for...

Our lives are repetitious shams-every single day a simulacrum of the previous day. So for...

There are more men ennobled by study than by nature.

There are more men ennobled by study than by nature.