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Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

“Occasionally words must serve to veil the facts. But let this happen in such a way that no one become aware of it; or, if it should be noticed, excuses must be at hand to be produced immediately.”

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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

“All who contribute to the overthrow of religion, or to the ruin of kingdoms and commonwealths, all who are foes to letters and to the arts which confer honour and benefit on the human race (among whom I reckon the impious, the cruel, the ignorant, the indolent, the base and the worthless), are held in infamy and detestation.”

Humans Art Race Benefits Letters Kingdoms Ignorant Ruins Human Race Honour Worthless Foe Commonwealth Infamy

Author:Niccolo Machiavelli

“The wish to acquire is in truth very natural and common, and men always do so when they can.but when they cannot do so, yet wish to do so by any means, then there is folly and blame.”

Men Mean Wish Natural Common Blame Folly Acquire

Author:Niccolo Machiavelli

“The answer is, of course, that it would be best to be both loved and feared. But since the two rarely come together, anyone compelled to choose will find greater security in being feared than in being loved.”

Two Would Be Together Courses Answers Greater Security Compelled Being Loved

Book:The Prince

Source: The Prince

“For the mob is always impressed by appearances and by results, and the world is composed of the mob.”

World Results Appearance Impressed