It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles. Niccolo Machiavelli honormantitle 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 promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present. Niccolo Machiavelli breaknecessitypast Change image and share on social
Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries - for heavy ones they cannot. Niccolo Machiavelli destroygenerouslyheavy Change image and share on social
It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. Niccolo Machiavelli deceivedeceiverdouble Change image and share on social
One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived. Niccolo Machiavelli deceivefind 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
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
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
One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others. Niccolo Machiavelli changeestablishmentleaf Change image and share on social