“There is no other way of guarding against adulation, than to make people understand that they will not offend you by speaking the truth. On the other hand, when everyone feels at liberty to tell you the truth, they will… — Nicolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“As a general thing anyone who is not your friend will advise neutrality while anyone who is your friend will ask you to join… — Nicolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“CHAPTER VI Concerning New Principalities Which Are Acquired By One's Own Arms And Ability LET no one be surprised if, in speaking of entirely… — Nicolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“...against my will, my fate, A throne unsettled, and an infant state, Bid me defend my realms with all my pow'rs, And guard with… — Nicolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“There is no other way of guarding against adulation, than to make people understand that they will not offend you by speaking the truth.… — Nicolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“Thus it will always happen that he who is not your friend will demand your neutrality, whilst he who is your friend will entreat… — Nicolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
