Few men are brave by nature, but good discipline and experience make many so. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Men seldom rise from low condition to high rank without employing either force or fraud, unless that rank should be attained either… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
For this is the tragedy of man circumstances change, but he does not. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
For without invention, no one was ever a great man in his own trade. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Therefore, a prudent ruler ought not to keep faith when by so doing it would be against his interest, and when the… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
A wise man ought always to follow the paths beaten by great men, and to imitate those who have been supreme, so… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
No one should therefore fear that he cannot accomplish what others have accomplished, for, men are born, live, and die in quite… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
The wish to acquire is in truth very natural and common, and men always do so when they can.but when they cannot… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent, so that… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Men are more ready to offend one who desires to be beloved than one who wishes to be feared. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Thus it happens in matters of state; for knowing afar off (which it is only given a prudent man to do) the… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
It is necessary that the prince should know how to color his nature well, and how to be a hypocrite and dissembler.… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
All the States and Governments by which men are or ever have been ruled, have been and are either Republics or Princedoms. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Nature creates few men brave, industry and training makes many. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men to abstain from threats and insulting words toward anyone, for… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
You must know, then, that there are two methods of fighting, the one by law, the other by force: the first method… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Men nearly always follow the tracks made by others and proceed in their affairs by imitation, even though they cannot entirely keep… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
A prince must not have any objective nor any thought, nor take up any art, other than the art of war and… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
For it must be noted, that men must either be caressed or else annihilated; they will revenge themselves for small injuries, but… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
A prudent man... must behave like those archers who, if they are skillful, when the target seems too distant, know the capabilities… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
It is a foolish prince who entrusts the safety of his lands to hired men. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
And truly it is a very natural and ordinary thing to desire to acquire, and always, when men do it who can,… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
It is a common failing of man not to take account of tempests during fair weather. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
As all those have shown who have discussed civil institutions, and as every history is full of examples, it is necessary to… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Well used are those cruelties (if it is permitted to speak well of evil) that are carried out in a single stroke,… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Men generally decide upon a middle course, which is most hazardous, for they know neither how to be entirely good nor entirely bad. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Because there are three classes of intellects: one which comprehends by itself; another which appreciates what others comprehend; and a third which neither comprehends… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
It is the duty of a man of honor to teach others the good which he has not been able to do himself because… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“Anyone who believes that new benefits make men of high station forget old injuries deceives himself.” — Niccolò Machiavelli Copy Share Image
He who has once begun to live by rapine always finds reasons for taking what is not his. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Everyone who wants to know what will happen ought to examine what has happened: everything in this world in any epoch has their replicas… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
Speaking generally, men are ungrateful, fickle, hypocritical, fearful odanger and covetous ogain. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
There is nothing as likely to succeed as what the enemy believes you cannot attempt. — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
For the great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearance, as though they were realities and are often more influenced by the things that… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
That prince is highly esteemed who conveys this impression of himself, and he who is highly esteemed is not easily conspired against; for, provided… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“Anyone who studies present and ancient affairs will easily see how in all cities and all peoples there still exist, and have always existed,… — Niccolò Machiavelli Copy Share Image
I believe that it is possible for one to praise, without concern, any man after he is dead since every reason and supervision for… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
