Quotes about Niccolo Machiavelli

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

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

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

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

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Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.

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

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Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.

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Before all else, be armed.

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A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be...

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A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of...

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A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues...

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A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.

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