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Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes

Niccolo Machiavelli quotes

Italian Writer May 3, 1469 – June 21, 1527

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Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise."
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "Politics have no relation to morals."
Politics have no relation to morals. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed..."
No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle,..."
Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been..."
Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have been destroyed. Niccolo Machiavelli
For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the..."
There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other..."
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "Before all else, be armed."
Before all else, be armed. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver."
It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they..."
Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves..."
One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived. Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli quote: "I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to..."
I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it. Niccolo Machiavelli

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