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Niccolo Machiavelli

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Niccolo Machiavelli

“A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Source/Notes: The Prince (1513)

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Niccolo Machiavelli

“A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. 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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“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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“A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.”

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“Before all else, be armed.”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Source/Notes: As quoted in: "Machiavelli" by Ettore Janni, translated by Marion Enthoven Rawson, G. G. Harrap & Company Limited, 1930, p. 179

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Niccolo Machiavelli

“Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Source/Notes: The Prince (1513), Ch. VIII

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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.”

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Niccolo Machiavelli

“God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Source/Notes: The Prince (1513)

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Niccolo Machiavelli

“Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

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Niccolo Machiavelli

“He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

Source/Notes: The historical, political, and diplomatic writings of Niccolo Machiavelli, translated by C.E. Detmold, 1882, p. 382

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Niccolo Machiavelli

“Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have been destroyed.”

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Niccolo Machiavelli

“I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

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“If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.”

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“It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.”

- Niccolo Machiavelli

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