Amor Quote by Nicolau Maquiavel
““Quem acredita que entre as grandes personagens os benefícios novos fazem esquecer as injúrias velhas, engana-se””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Prince, 1532
New benefits can cause people to forget past harms, but this is deceptive.
In simple terms: New gains may mask old wounds, leading to false optimism.
Beware of overlooking past grievances when enjoying new successes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- corporate mergers
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance new opportunities with historical lessons?
- What mechanisms protect against collective amnesia?
Ignoring past hurts can cause repeat mistakes.