Apostles Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli
“I desire to go to Hell and not to Heaven. In the former I shall enjoy the company of popes, kings and princes, while in the latter are only beggars, monks and apostles”
About This Quote
The speaker prefers Hell’s company of powerful figures over Heaven’s humble followers.
In simple terms: Chooses power over humility.
Key Takeaway
Weigh power influence against virtue.
Themes
power
morality
choice
Mood
reflective
provocative
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- leadership decisions
- personal ambition
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
political philosophy
ethics
religion
Questions to Reflect On
- Is power worth moral compromise?
- What defines true fulfillment?
A Different Perspective
The view ignores the value of humility and service.
![“Listen to these words of [apostle] Paul: "We war not against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, and the rulers of the darkness of this world and spiritual wickedness that's in high places." It's in "high places" that the plot against Black and Brown, and poor White is going…” quote by Louis Farrakhan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/152/louis-farrakhan-1264_apostle-paul_listen-to-these-words-of-apostle-paul-we_95649.jpg)
