Maxioms Pet

X

Maxioms by Niccolo Machiavelli

  ( comments )
  17  /  32  

I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats or any contemptuous expressions, for read more

I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats or any contemptuous expressions, for neither of these weaken the enemy, but threats make him more cautious, and the other excites his hatred, and a desire to revenge himself

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Prudence Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  7  /  21  

States that rise quickly, just as all the other things of nature that are born and grow rapidly, cannot have read more

States that rise quickly, just as all the other things of nature that are born and grow rapidly, cannot have roots and ramifications; the first bad weather kills them

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Nations Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  12  /  19  

Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.

Ambition is so powerful a passion in the human breast, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Ambition Quotes,
Share to:
  ( comments )
  13  /  32  

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn read more

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

  ( comments )
  34  /  33  

Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.

Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.

by Niccolo Machiavelli Found in: Evil Quotes,
Share to:
Maxioms Web Pet