Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear. NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI InspireOffendShrink
There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI DecaySeeSign
There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others. NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI Postpone
One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived. NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI DeceiveFindOneThemselvesm Deceive
Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have been destroyed. NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI ArmProphetVictorious
A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair. NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI DriveInheritanceQquanmitySon
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 AnotherFindMomentSimpleSufferTrickedYield
