Niccolo Machiavelli

Of mankind we may say in general they are fickle, hypocritical, and greedy of gain.

Niccolo Machiavelli

One arises from a low to a high station more often by using fraud instead of force.

Niccolo Machiavelli

One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others.

Niccolo Machiavelli

One of the best and most efficacious methods for dealing with such a State, is for the Prince who acquires it to go and dwell there in person, since this will tend to make his tenure more secure and lasting.

Niccolo Machiavelli

One should never fall in the belief that you can find someone to pick you up.

Niccolo Machiavelli

One should never permit a disorder to persist in order to avoid a war, for wars cannot be avoided and can only be deferred to the advantage of others.

Niccolo Machiavelli

One should never risk one’s whole fortune unless supported by one’s entire forces.

Niccolo Machiavelli

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.

Niccolo Machiavelli

Politics have no relation to morals.

Niccolo Machiavelli

Power is the pivot on which everything hinges. He who has the power is always right; the weaker is always wrong.

Niccolo Machiavelli