Education Quote by Niccolò Machiavelli
““When evening has come, I return to my house and go into my study. At the door I take off my clothes of the day, covered with mud and mire, and I put on my regal and courtly garments; and decently reclothed, I enter the ancient courts of ancient men, where, received by them lovingly, I feed on the food that alone is mine and that I was born for. There I am not ashamed to speak with them and to ask them the reason for their actions; and they in their humanity reply to me. And for the space of four hours I feel no boredom, I forget every pain, I do not fear poverty, death does not frighten me. I deliver myself entirely to them.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: The Prince, 1513
Retreating to study offers intellectual refuge, alleviating worldly anxieties and providing timeless wisdom.
In simple terms: Study offers peace from life’s troubles.
Key Takeaway
Seek knowledge for inner calm.
Themes
knowledge
solace
intellectual refuge
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic study
- personal crises
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
humanism
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does study relieve your stress?
- What personal “ancient courts” do you visit?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone can access such a sanctuary.
