Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher, humanist, and writer. He has often been called the founder of modern political science
Niccolò Machiavelli Philosophy
Politics have no relation to morals. Niccolò Machiavelli
Politics have no relation to morals.
He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command. Niccolò Machiavelli
He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.
A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair. Niccolò Machiavelli
A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.
Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception. Niccolò Machiavelli
Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.
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. Niccolò Machiavelli
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.
There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others. Niccolò Machiavelli
There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.
Appear as you may wish to be. Niccolò Machiavelli
Appear as you may wish to be.
In conclusion, the arms of others either fall from your back, or they weigh you down, or they bind you fast. Niccolò Machiavelli
In conclusion, the arms of others either fall from your back, or they weigh you down, or they bind you fast.
I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it. Niccolò Machiavelli
I'm not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.
Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are. Niccolò Machiavelli
Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.
A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests. Niccolò Machiavelli
A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.
Never was anything great achieved without danger. Niccolò Machiavelli
Never was anything great achieved without danger.
