“Any man who tries to be good all the time is bound to come to ruin among the great number who are not good. Hence a prince who wants to keep his authority must learn how not to be good, and use that knowledge, or refrain from using it, as necessity requires.”
Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli
Author
Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian historian, political theorist, and philosopher who lived during the Renaissance. He is best known for his book 'The Prince,' which delves into the concepts of power, political tactics, and the art of rule. more
You May Also Like
“A lot of my work is with children and there's a reason for that, because they really level you.”
“He is dangerous, he is beautiful, I could drown in his understanding.”
Source: Speaker for the Dead
“If you never take a risk, you will never know what changes you need to make.”
“Don't take life too seriously. After all none of us are getting out alive anyway.”
Source: Simply Irresistible
“Obeying the rules might be smart, but it's not as nearly as much fun.”
Source: The Fry Chronicles: An Autobiography