Niccolo Machiavelli, Discourses Quotes

A collection of quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli, Discourses .

Niccolò Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance political philosopher and writer, born in 1469. He is best known for his works "The Prince" and "Discourses on Livy." While "The Prince" focuses on the principles of gaining and maintaining political power, the "Discourses" delve into the analysis of historical events to understand the mechanisms of republican governments. Machiavelli's writings were highly influential in shaping political thought and earned him a reputation as a controversial figure due to his emphasis on practicality and realism over idealism.

Men seldom rise from low condition to high rank without empl

Men seldom rise from low condition to high rank without employing either force or fraud, unless that rank should be attained either by gift or inheritance.

Niccolo Machiavelli, Discourses

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