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Famous Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes
“For without invention, no one was ever a great man in his own trade.”
“Men ought either to be well treated, or crushed.”
“Nothing feeds upon itself as liberality does.”
“The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.”
“If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.”
“I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.”
“He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.”
“Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.”
“Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.”
“It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.”
“A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.”
“One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.”
“There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt.”
“There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.”
“Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.”
“Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.”
“Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.”
“One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others.”
“The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.”