The distinction between children and adults, while probably useful for some purposes, is at bottom a specious one, I feel. There are only individual egos, crazy for love. Niccolo Machiavelli adultbottomchild Change image and share on social
For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against. Niccolo Machiavelli causecontemptibledisarm Change image and share on social
If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. Niccolo Machiavelli fearinjuryman Change image and share on social
Never was anything great achieved without danger. Niccolo Machiavelli achievedangergreat Change image and 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
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil. Niccolo Machiavelli evilgaingood Change image and share on social
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times. Niccolo Machiavelli changeconductconstant 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