I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it. Niccolo Machiavelli interestoverthrowpreserve Change image and share on social
He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command. Niccolo Machiavelli commandobeywish Change image and share on social
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
Tardiness often robs us opportunity, and the dispatch of our forces. Niccolo Machiavelli dispatchforceopportunity 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
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 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
