Faith Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

Therefore, a prudent ruler ought not to keep faith when by so doing it would be against his interest, and when the reasons which…

— Niccolo Machiavelli

It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others.

— Han Fei

A wise ruler should rely on what is under his own control, not on what is under the control of others.

— Niccolo Machiavelli

A wise prince must never take things easy in times of peace.

— Baltasar Gracian

The only safe ruler is he who has learned to obey willingly.

— Thomas a Kempis

He who requires urging to do a noble act will never accomplish it.

— Khalil Gibran

(A ruler) cannot and should not keep his word when to do so would go against his interests or when the reason he pledged…

— Niccolo Machiavelli

Faith is led confidently to expect what reason would never suggest.

— Charles Spurgeon

An enlightened ruler doesnot worry about people not knowing him; he worriesabout not knowing people.

— Zhuge Liang

He that never thinks can never be wise.

— Samuel Johnson

The wise man is seldom prudent.

— Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

“Faith is never dependent upon favorable circumstances.”

— George O. Wood