There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.

Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

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The distinction between children and adults, while probably useful for some purposes, is at bottom...

The distinction between children and adults, while probably useful for some purposes, is at bottom...

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...

War should be the only study of a prince. He should consider peace only as...

War should be the only study of a prince. He should consider peace only as...

Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.

Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.

Whoever conquers a free town and does not demolish it commits a great error and...

Whoever conquers a free town and does not demolish it commits a great error and...

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...

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the...

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the...

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...

Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack,...

Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack,...

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...

It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.

It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.

Before all else, be armed.

Before all else, be armed.

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...

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...

To understand the nature of the people one must be a prince, and to understand...

To understand the nature of the people one must be a prince, and to understand...

I shall always esteem it not much to live in a city where the laws...

I shall always esteem it not much to live in a city where the laws...

He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.

He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.

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...

I reject your reality and substitute it for my own.

I reject your reality and substitute it for my own.

The Sky is the daily bread of the imagination

The Sky is the daily bread of the imagination

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject...

My only fear is that I may live too long. This would be a subject...

I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, and I'm happy, Doctor, I finally won out...

I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, and I'm happy, Doctor, I finally won out...