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Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes

Biography: Niccolo Machiavelli is known for his political treatise "The Prince." ... more Biography: Niccolo Machiavelli is known for his political treatise "The Prince." Born in Florence in 1469, he was a diplomat, philosopher, and writer during the Renaissance. His works often focus on political theory, realpolitik, and the effective use of power, making him a seminal figure in political science. less
"Men rise from one ambition to another, first they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others"
Tags: Human nature, Ambition, Power, Human behavior, Conflict
"A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent"
Tags: Inspiration, Wisdom, Success, Leadership, Guidance
"One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others."
Tags: Growth, Change, Transformation, Progress, Adaptability
"Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality. All men have eyes, but few have the gift of penetration."
Tags: Wisdom, Perception, Human nature, Reality, Insight
"There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others."
Tags: Strategy, History, Conflict, Politics, War
"It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver."
Tags: Irony, Deception, Pleasure, Karma, Revenge
"He who wishes to deceive will never fail to find willing dupes."
Tags: Human nature, Psychology, Ethics, Society, Trust
"The main foundations of every state, new states as well as ancient or composite ones, are good laws and good arms"
Tags: Government, Governance, Political philosophy, Military, Political theory
"The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar"
Tags: Philosophy, Perception, Human nature, Society, Human behavior
"The prince must consider, as has been in part said before, how to avoid such scandal and hatred as would cost him the affection of the people"
Tags: Leadership, Governance, Public perception, Political strategy, Public relations
"One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived"
Tags: Belief, Trust, Deception, Manipulation, Trustworthiness
"The promise given was a necessity of the past the word broken is a necessity of the present"
Tags: Change, Truth, Integrity, Trust, Commitment
"It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles"
Tags: Leadership, Responsibility, Integrity, Values, Character
"Politics have no relation to morals"
Tags: Philosophy, Ethics, Morality, Power, Politics
"Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great"
Tags: Motivation, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Mindset
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