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Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes

Biography: Niccolo Machiavelli is known for his political treatise "The Prince." ... more Biography: Niccolo Machiavelli is known for his political treatise "The Prince." Born in Florence in 1469, he was a diplomat, philosopher, and writer during the Renaissance. His works often focus on political theory, realpolitik, and the effective use of power, making him a seminal figure in political science. less

"One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived"

Tags: Belief, Trust, Deception, Manipulation, Trustworthiness

"The promise given was a necessity of the past the word broken is a necessity of the present"

Tags: Change, Truth, Integrity, Trust, Commitment

"It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles"

Tags: Leadership, Responsibility, Integrity, Values, Character

"Politics have no relation to morals"

Tags: Philosophy, Ethics, Morality, Power, Politics

"Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great"

Tags: Motivation, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination, Mindset

"He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command"

Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Influence, Power, Discipline

"The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him"

Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Influence, Strategy, Intelligence

"Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times"

Tags: Self-improvement, Success, Resilience, Growth, Personal development

"Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel"

Tags: Perception, Human nature, Understanding, Reality, Experience

"The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves"

Tags: Wisdom, Leadership, Strength, Strategy, Adaptability

"Never was anything great achieved without danger"

Tags: Motivation, Success, Perseverance, Determination, Courage

"The wise man does at once what the fool does finally"

Tags: Self-improvement, Wisdom, Action, Discipline, Decision-making

"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both"

Tags: Philosophy, Love, Leadership, Human nature, Fear

"The ends justify the means"

Tags: Philosophy, Ethics, Morality, Moral philosophy, Pragmatism