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
The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing; and when men succeed in this they are always praised rather than condemned. But when they lack the ability to do so and yet want to acquire more at all costs, they deserve condemnation for their mistakes. Niccolo Machiavelli abilityacquireadmittedly share on social
Tardiness often robs us opportunity, and the dispatch of our forces. Niccolo Machiavelli dispatchforceopportunity 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
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
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
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. Niccolo Machiavelli breaklacklegitimate Change image and share on social
