Niccolã² Machiavelli
1469 - 1527
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Quotes
Biography
Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat, philosopher, and writer during the Renaissance. He is best known for his political treatise 'The Prince,' where he discussed realpolitik and the importance of pragmatic decision-making in politics. Machiavelli's ideas were often controversial as he advocated for the separation of ethics from politics to achieve power and maintain control. Despite facing criticism for his unorthodox views, his work has had a lasting impact on political theory.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.
2
The ends justify the means.
3
Never attempt to win by force what can be won by deception.
4
Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that he who will trick will always find another who will suffer to be tricked.
5
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.