Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.
Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli about ambition, human imperfections
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
It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.
Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli about opinion
If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared.
Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli about opinion, need, man
Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli about hate, good, good luck
Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.
Quote 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.
Quote 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.
Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli about revenge, man
