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Niccolo Machiavelli

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Biography - Niccolo Machiavelli:

Italian diplomat, politician, philosopher, humanist and writer.
Born: 1469 - Died: 1527
Period:
16th century
15th century
Place of birth: Italy
Italy

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



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Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are.





There are two ways of contesting, the one by the law, the other by force; the first method is proper to men, the second to beasts.





A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent.





Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results.





Where nature is lacking, work supplies.





Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear.












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