One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived. Niccolo Machiavelli deceivefind Change image and share on social
Severities should be dealt out all at once, so that their suddenness may give less offense; benefits ought to be handed ought drop by drop, so that they may be relished the more. Niccolo Machiavelli benefitdealdrop Change image and share on social
Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others. Niccolo Machiavelli ambitionattackman Change image and share on social
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. Niccolo Machiavelli dangerouselementgovernment Change image and share on social
Men ought either to be indulged or utterly destroyed, for if you merely offend them they take vengeance, but if you injure them greatly they are unable to retaliate, so that the injury done to a man ought to be such that vengeance cannot be feared. Niccolo Machiavelli destroyfeargreatly share on social
War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms. Niccolo Machiavelli armhopepermissible Change image and share on social
Never was anything great achieved without danger. Niccolo Machiavelli achievedangergreat Change image and share on social
A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example. Niccolo Machiavelli ashamedcausecontrary share on social
The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it. Niccolo Machiavelli clearescapehourglass Change image and share on social
It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles. Niccolo Machiavelli honormantitle Change image and share on social
