The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIThe more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIThe first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIWhosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIWe cannot attribute to fortune or virtue that which is achieved without either.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLISince it is difficult to join them together, it is safer to be feared than to be loved when one of the two must be lacking.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIWar is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIHe who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIThe wise man does at once what the fool does finally.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIHatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIWhere the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIBenefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIPolitics have no relation to morals.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIA return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIA wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIThe new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIThere is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt.
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