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each candidate behaved well in the hope of being judged worthy of election. However, this system was disastrous when the read more

each candidate behaved well in the hope of being judged worthy of election. However, this system was disastrous when the city had become corrupt. For then it was not the most virtuous but the most powerful who stood for election, and the weak, even if virtuous, were too frightened to run for office.

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Elections Quotes,
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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

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Sons Quotes,
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A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.

A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Promises Quotes,
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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.

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Favors Quotes,
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Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.

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

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Evil Quotes,
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