The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli
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The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
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Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes
- 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.
- Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others.
- Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear.
- The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.
- Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach us all to have aspiring minds.
- A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.
- 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.
- War is just when it is necessary arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms.
- 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.
- God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.
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