For it can be said of men in general that they are ungrateful, fickle, feigners and dissemblers, shirkers of dangers, eager for gain.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter XVII: Cruelty and Clemency, and Whether it is Better to be Loved or Feared
1532
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"The injury that is to be done to a man must be such that one need not fear his revenge."
Humorous"One ought never to allow disorders to take their course for the sake of avoiding war, for war is not thereby avoided, but only deferred to your disadvantage."
Controversial"In the actions of men, and especially of princes, from which there is no appeal, the end justifies the means."
Shocking"The Romans, in order to hold Capua, Alba, and Ostia, did not destroy them, but gave them their own laws and left them free, and they did not hold them without difficulty."
Humorous"The promises of men are not to be relied on, unless they are made under such circumstances that the promiser cannot break them without ruin."
ControversialPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products
