Maxioms by Niccolo Machiavelli
Never was anything great achieved without danger.
Never was anything great achieved without danger.
A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him read more
A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.
A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.
Since love and fear can hardly coexist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be read more
Since love and fear can hardly coexist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved.
Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.
Benefits should be conferred gradually; and in that way they will taste better.
