There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLIWhen you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either through cowardice or lack of confidence, and both of these opinions generate hatred.
More Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes
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It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
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Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear.
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Before all else, be armed.
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A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
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His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.
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The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all.
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Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach us all to have aspiring minds.
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One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others.
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Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
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Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries – for heavy ones they cannot.
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A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man.
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A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.
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One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.
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Men are so simple and so much inclined to obey immediate needs that a deceiver will never lack victims for his deceptions.
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