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.
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.
The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him. Niccolò Machiavelli
The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
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.
Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel. Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are. Niccolò Machiavelli
Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel. Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are.
Never was anything great achieved without danger. Niccolò Machiavelli
Never was anything great achieved without danger.
There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you. Niccolò Machiavelli
There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you.
A man who is used to acting in one way never changes; he must come to ruin when the times, in changing, no longer are in harmony with his ways. Niccolò Machiavelli
A man who is used to acting in one way never changes; he must come to ruin when the times, in changing, no longer are in harmony with his ways.
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times. Niccolò Machiavelli
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.
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.
