There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. Niccolo Machiavelli conductdifficulthand Change image and share on social
Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have been destroyed. Niccolo Machiavelli armdestroyprophet Change image and share on social
No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution. Niccolo Machiavelli concealenemyenterprise Change image and share on social
Tardiness often robs us opportunity, and the dispatch of our forces. Niccolo Machiavelli dispatchforceopportunity 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
We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either. Niccolo Machiavelli achieveattributefortune Change image and share on social
The fact is that a man who wants to act virtuously in every way necessarily comes to grief among so many who are not virtuous. Niccolo Machiavelli actfactgrief Change image and share on social
The one who adapts his policy to the times prospers, and likewise that the one whose policy clashes with the demands of the times does not. Niccolo Machiavelli adaptclashdemand Change image and share on social
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. Niccolo Machiavelli breaklacklegitimate Change image and share on social
Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better. Niccolo Machiavelli benefitconfergradually Change image and share on social
