Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach us all to have aspiring minds. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
The distinction between children and adults, while probably useful for some purposes, is at bottom a specious one, I feel. There are only individual egos, crazy for love. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
Whoever conquers a free town and does not demolish it commits a great error and may expect to be ruined himself. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that he who will trick will always find another who will suffer to be tricked. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
We cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
