Quotes by Machiavelli, Niccolo

Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil. >>

A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise. >>

Since it is difficult to join them together, it is safer to be feared >>

Quotations about Inheritance

A person can receive nothing except it be given him from heaven. >>

For pleasures past I do not grieve, nor perils gathering near; My grea >>

Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir. >>

Men sooner forget the death of their father than the loss of their patrimony.

Machiavelli, Niccolo