Niccolã² Machiavelli
1469 - 1527
5
Quotes
Biography
Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, writer, and politician during the Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince,' in which he discussed political realism and the use of cunning and deceit to maintain power. Machiavelli's works had a significant impact on political theory, with his name becoming synonymous with cunning and duplicity in politics. Despite his controversial reputation, he is considered a major figure in Western political thought.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The end justifies the means.
2
It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.
3
Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.
4
The lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves. One must therefore be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves.
5
The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.