“Pay no heed to those who tell you that they have relinquished place and power of their own accord, and from their love of quiet. For almost always they have been brought to this retirement by their insufficiency and against their will.”
Quote by Francesco Guicciardini
Work
Counsels and Reflections of Francesco Guicciardini
This book offers a compilation of Guicciardini's thoughts on governance, diplomacy, and the complexities of statecraft during the Renaissance period. It reflects his extensive experience as a diplomat and his observations on the political landscape of his time. more
Author
Francesco Guicciardini
Francesco Guicciardini was an Italian historian renowned for his profound insights into Italian history and diplomatic policy. His work, 'The History of Italy', is one of the most important historical works of the Renaissance. more