Machiavelli

Famous quotes containing the word machiavelli:

“There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others.”
—Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527)

“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.”
—Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527)

“A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.”
—Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527)