A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
The fact is that a man who wants to act virtuously in every way necessarily comes to grief among so many who are not virtuous. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have been destroyed. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us. Niccolo Machiavelli Read Quote
