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Tag Archives: Niccolò Machiavelli
If an injury is to be inflicted on an enemy, it is to be so severe, that the enemy’s retaliation need not be feared.
If an injury is to be inflicted on an enemy, it is to be so severe, that the enemy’s retaliation need not be feared. – Niccolò Machiavelli This quote is also seen stated as “If an injury has to be done … Continue reading
Posted in decision, emotion, governance, inspire, motivation, setting an example
Tagged @MrGart00, inflicted, injury, Niccolò Machiavelli, severe
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A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man.
A return to first principles in a Republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? The more complete version of the quote is “A return to first principles in a Republic is … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, governance, leadership, setting an example, virtue
Tagged @kirbycenter, Niccolò Machiavelli, principles, republic, return
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The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present.
The promise given was a necessity of the past: the word broken is a necessity of the present. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a quote, once again, that was directed at a Prince or ruler of a City … Continue reading
Posted in character, decision, loyalty, motivation, setting an example, value
Tagged @ursulastephens, necessity, Niccolò Machiavelli, past, promise
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The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all.
The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them once and for all. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is the classic “pull off the bandage” issue. Do you pull it … Continue reading
Posted in discipline, governance, judgement, leadership, power, struggle
Tagged @waleadegbe, determine, injuries, Niccolò Machiavelli, ruler
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Tardiness often robs us opportunity, and the dispatch of our forces.
Tardiness often robs us opportunity, and the dispatch of our forces. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This quote is another in a long series of truisms which warn us against sloth, procrastination, and other forms of time wasting. This … Continue reading
Posted in action, confidence, delay, persistence, procrastination, time
Tagged @thequotemaster, Niccolò Machiavelli, opportunity, robs, tardiness
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A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is another Twitter friendly version of a longer quote. “A prudent man should always … Continue reading
Posted in exceptionalism, goals, help, observation, setting an example, wisdom
Tagged @LazarStojkovic, follow, Niccolò Machiavelli, path, prudent
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Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful.
Wisdom consists in being able to distinguish among dangers and make a choice of the least harmful. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may be another fake quote, as I have seen it attributed in many places, but cannot find … Continue reading
Posted in choice, contemplation, decision, risk, thinking, wisdom
Tagged @fit911, dangers, distinguish, Niccolò Machiavelli, wisdom
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A government which does not trust its citizens to be armed is not itself to be trusted.
A government which does not trust its citizens to be armed is not itself to be trusted. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This appears to be another non-quote, as I cannot source it from any of the more reputable … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, honest, loyalty, question, sharing, understanding
Tagged @johnsykes1035, armed, citizens, Niccolò Machiavelli, trust
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Ambition is so powerful a passion in the heart, that however high we reach we are never satisfied.
Ambition is so powerful a passion in the heart, that however high we reach we are never satisfied. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? To me, this quote is a warning about an excess of ambition. The quote states that it … Continue reading
Posted in desire, exceptionalism, habits, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @gr8benj, ambition, heart, Niccolò Machiavelli, passion
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Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.
Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While the translation I used wasn’t exactly the same, it’s close enough for what we are doing. This quote was from … Continue reading
Posted in deception, failure, foolish, honest, self resepct, shame
Tagged @franzooooo, appear, everyone, Niccolò Machiavelli, really
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I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.
I’m not interested in preserving the status quo; I want to overthrow it.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This is a famous misquote, but an interesting one none the less. In his day, and in his trade, change was necessary … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, flexibility, growth, observation, personal growth, repetition
Tagged @LotsaMoneyForU, Niccolò Machiavelli, overthrow, preserving, status quo
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The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar.
The vulgar crowd always is taken by appearances, and the world consists chiefly of the vulgar. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? Here, the word ‘vulgar’ is used to imply a lack of refinement and sophistication in the people making up … Continue reading
Posted in caution, honest, judgement, patience, question, skepticism
Tagged @asadmunir38, appearances, crowd, Niccolò Machiavelli, taken
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Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society.
Princes and governments are far more dangerous than other elements within society. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? This may come as somewhat shocking to some people, and painfully obvious to many others. Anyone who has been following the violence by … Continue reading
Posted in caution, duty, freedom, governance, obstacles, setting an example
Tagged @mister_quotes, dangerous, governments, Niccolò Machiavelli, society
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No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.
No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.– Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? “They never saw it coming!” That is the root of this quote. Whether it’s an unexpected … Continue reading
Posted in creativity, doing, happiness, humor, plan, preparation
Tagged @MaxVapor, concealed, enterprise, Niccolò Machiavelli, succeed
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Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear.
Men are driven by two principal impulses, either by love or by fear. – Niccolò Machiavelli What does that mean? While this quote has been reduced to a gross oversimplification, for the sake of giving advice to a leader, the generalization still … Continue reading
Posted in discovery, fear, love, motivation, reflection, self knowledge
Tagged @dreamhampton, driven, fear, love, Niccolò Machiavelli
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