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A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example.
Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.
There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.
There is no avoiding war it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.
War should be the only study of a prince. He should consider peace only as a breathing-time, which gives him leisure to contrive, and furnishes as ability to execute, military plans.
War is just when it is necessary arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.
No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.
One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others.
Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.
A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.
Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear.
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