Famous quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli:
"Before all else, be armed."
"Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain."
"Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil."
"One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived."
"War is just when it is necessary; arms are permissible when there is no hope except in arms."
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."
"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
"Since it is difficult to join them together, it is safer to be feared than to be loved when one of the two must be lacking."
"Men in general judge more by the sense of sight than by the sense of touch, because everyone can see, but only a few can test by feeling. Everyone sees what you seem to be, few know what you really are, and those few do not dare take a stand against the general opinion."
"There is no avoiding war; it can only be postponed to the advantage of others."
"There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt."
"For among other evils caused by being disarmed, it renders you contemptible; which is one of those disgraceful things which a prince must guard against."