Enemy Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

A prince is also esteemed when he is a true friend and a true enemy.

— Niccolo Machiavelli

“A prince is also esteemed when he shows himself a true friend or a true enemy, that is, when, without reservation, he takes his…

— Niccolo Machiavelli

For a prince should have two fears: one, internal concerning his subjects; the other, external, concerning foreign powers. From the latter he can always…

— Niccolo Machiavelli

And the prince who has relied solely on their words, without making other preparations, is ruined, for the friendship which is gained by purchase…

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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

“And when neither their property nor honour is touched, the majority of men live content, and he has only to contend with the ambition…

— Niccolò Machiavelli

“Without doubt, princes become great when they overcome difficulties and hurdles put in their path. When fortune wants to advance a new prince... She…

— Niccolò Machiavelli

And here one must not that hatred is acquired just as much by means of good actions as by bad ones; and so, as…

— Niccolo Machiavelli

“For since a Prince by birth has fewer occasions and less need to give offence, he ought to be better loved, and will naturally…

— Niccolò Machiavelli

That prince is acceptable to me who becomes a prince among his people's servants.

— Mahatma Gandhi

The prince who relies upon their words, without having otherwise provided for his security, is ruined; for friendships that are won by awards, and…

— Niccolo Machiavelli

Remember, the prince is like a mirror exposed to the eyes of all his subjects who continually look to him as a pattern on…

— Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor