The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him. Votes: 16
There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. Votes: 14
War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms. Votes: 4
The chief foundations of all states, new as well as old or composite, are good laws and good arms. Votes: 0
The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present. Votes: 0
the ends justifies the means Votes: 0
Men are more apt to be mistaken in their generalizations than in their particular observations. Votes: 0
The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it. Votes: 0
If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared. Votes: 0
Laa shay'a waqi'un moutlaq bale kouloun moumkine...We work in the Dark, to serve the Light. Votes: 0
Therefore, it is necessary to be a fox to discover the snares and a lion to terrify the wolves Votes: 0
Politics have no relation to morals. Votes: 0
...it behooves us to adapt oneself to the times if one wants to enjoy continued good fortune. Votes: 0
Appear as you may wish to be Votes: 0
Before all else, be armed. Votes: 0
Change has no constituency. Votes: 0
For the mob is always impressed by appearances and by results, and the world is composed of the mob. Votes: 0
Half of these aren't even Machiavelli. Some are Plato, Thucydides etc....doesnt anyone check these? Votes: 0
Is it better to be loved or feared? Votes: 0
It is much safer for the prince to be feared than loved, but he ought to avoid making himself hated. Votes: 0
Men are more ready to offend one who desires to be beloved than one who wishes to be feared. Votes: 0
Men walk almost always in the paths trodden by others, proceeding in their actions by imitation. Votes: 0
Necessities can be many, but the one that is stronger is that which constrains you to win or to die. Votes: 0
Never do an enemy a small injury. Votes: 0
Never do your enemy a minor injury. Votes: 0
One must consider the final result Votes: 0
Speaking generally, men are ungrateful, fickle, hypocritical, fearful odanger and covetous ogain. Votes: 0
The princes who have done great things are the ones who have taken little account of their promises. Votes: 0
The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar. Votes: 0
There is nothing so difficult or so dangerous as to undertake to change the order of things. Votes: 0
To ensure victory the troops must have confidence in themselves as well as in their commanders. Votes: 0