Niccolo Machiavelli

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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The distinction between children and adults, while probably useful for some purposes, is at bottom a specious one, I feel. There are only individual egos, crazy for love. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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The fact is that a man who wants to act virtuously in every way necessarily comes to grief among so many who are not virtuous. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests. ↗

— Niccolo Machiavelli

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