The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about wisdom, man
Quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli
9 quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli - italian political philosopher, musician, poet
Also called: Niccoló Machiavelli.
Was born on 03 may 1469.
Died on 21 jun 1527, at 58 years old.
Died on 21 jun 1527, at 58 years old.
Origin country: Italy
Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about ambition, human imperfections
It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about opinion, contentment
If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about opinion, need, man
It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about cheating, pleasure
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about hate, good, good luck
Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about people
The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about politics, intelligence, man
Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries - for heavy ones they cannot.
NQuote by Niccolo Machiavelli about revenge, man
