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Famous Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes
“The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.”
“I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.”
“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.”
“Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.”
“One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others.”
“Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.”
“A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.”
“Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear.”
“War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.”
“We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either.”
“Tardiness often robs us opportunity, and the dispatch of our forces.”