Government Quote by Niccolò Machiavelli
““Therefore a wise prince ought to adopt such a course that his citizens will always in every sort and kind of circumstance have need of the state and of him, and then he will always find them faithful.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Prince, 1532
Advises a ruler to provide for citizens so they remain faithful to the state and him.
In simple terms: Provide for people to earn loyalty.
Key Takeaway
Ensure citizen welfare.
Themes
politics
leadership
loyalty
Mood
strategic
pragmatic
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public policy
- welfare programs
- authoritarianism
Key Concepts
statecraft
social contract
governance
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance provision and liberty?
- What risks arise from over‑dependence?
A Different Perspective
May ignore individual freedoms.
