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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
"It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver."
Tags: Irony, Deception, Pleasure, Karma, Revenge
"He who wishes to deceive will never fail to find willing dupes."
Tags: Human nature, Psychology, Ethics, Society, Trust
"The main foundations of every state, new states as well as ancient or composite ones, are good laws and good arms"
Tags: Government, Governance, Political philosophy, Military, Political theory
"The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar"
Tags: Philosophy, Perception, Human nature, Society, Human behavior
"The prince must consider, as has been in part said before, how to avoid such scandal and hatred as would cost him the affection of the people"
Tags: Leadership, Governance, Public perception, Political strategy, Public relations
"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
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