Men often deceive themselves in believing that humility can overcome insolence.
-- Niccolo Machiavelli
-- Niccolo Machiavelli
Related:
- Men are apt to deceive themselves in big things, but they rarely
do so in particulars.
Niccolo... - Men must either be caressed or annihilated. They will revenge themselves
for small injuries,
but they can't do so for great ones. The harm the leader... - When neither their poverty nor their honor is touched,
the majority of men live content. -- Niccolo Machiavelli... - When neither their poverty nor their honor is
touched,
the majority of men live content. -- Niccolo... - Men, iron, money and bread are the strength of the war,
but of these four, the first two are the most necessary... - Men must either be caressed or annihilated and the injury must be such
that the victim cannot pay you back for it.
Whoever acts otherwise is obliged to stand forever... - Deceit in the conduct of war outweighs valor and is worthy of merit.
Niccolo... - Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
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Niccolo... - It is much more secure to be feared than to be loved.
Niccolo...
