Maxioms by Niccolo Machiavelli
For the great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearance, as though they were realities and are often more influenced read more
For the great majority of mankind are satisfied with appearance, as though they were realities and are often more influenced by the things that seem than by those that are
Never was anything great achieved without danger.
Never was anything great achieved without danger.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
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.
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.