Inspiration Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Men ought either to be well treated or crushed, because they can avenge themselves of lighter injuries, of more serious ones they cannot; therefore the injury that is to be done to a man ought to be of such a kind that one does not stand in fear of revenge.”

“A prince must not have any other object nor any other thought… but war, its institutions, and its discipline; because that is the only art befitting one who commands.”

“Is it better to be loved or feared?”

“The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.”

“A sign of intelligence is an awareness of one's own ignorance.”

“God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us.”

“One that desires to excel should endeavour in those things that are in themselves most excellent.”

“We know from science that nothing in the universe exists as an isolated or independent entity.”

“Think as a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.”

“The purpose of learning is growth, and our minds, unlike our bodies, can continue growing as we continue to live.”

“If you wish to be a writer, write.”

“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.”