Born on this date in 1469 was Niccolo di Bernardo dei Machiavelli. Here are a few of the things he said:
- The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.
- Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil.
- He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command.
- The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.
- The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.
- Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.
- Never was anything great achieved without danger.
- Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.
- it is better to act and repent than not to act and regret.
- It is necessary for a prince wishing to hold his own to know how to do wrong, and to make use of it or not according to necessity.
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