Maxioms by Niccolo Machiavelli
A prudent man should always follow in the footsteps of great men and imitate those who have been outstanding. If read more
A prudent man should always follow in the footsteps of great men and imitate those who have been outstanding. If his own prowess fails to compare with theirs, at least it has an air of greatness about it.
When neither their property nor their honor is touched, the majority of men live content.
When neither their property nor their honor is touched, the majority of men live content.
Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.
Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.
Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at fifteen your double, and after that, your friend read more
Your son at five is your master, at ten your slave, at fifteen your double, and after that, your friend or your foe, depending on his bringing up
Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.
Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.
