Good man Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli
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“For as laws are necessary that good manners may be preserved, so there is need of good manner that laws may be maintained. [It., Perche, cosi come i buoni costumi, per mantenersi, hanno bisogno delli leggi; cosi le leggi per ossevarsi, hanno bisogno de' buoni costumi.]”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prince, 1532
Society needs both law and moral behavior; each supports the other to maintain order.
In simple terms: Laws and good manners depend on each other.
Key Takeaway
Balance law with ethical conduct.
Themes
law
morality
society
order
mutualdependence
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- government
- community
- education
- policy
- enforcement
Key Concepts
social contract
civic virtue
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster moral behavior beyond legal penalties?
- What happens when laws contradict prevailing morals?
A Different Perspective
Laws alone cannot sustain morality without cultural norms.
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