Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes


They have not any difficulties on the way up because they fly, but they have many when they reach the summit.


Citations

Machiavelli, Niccolò. The Prince. Translated by W. K. Marriott, J. M. Dent & Co., 1908, p. 49.

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Niccolo Machiavelli
Niccolo Machiavelli
  • Born: May 3, 1469
  • Died: June 21, 1527
  • Nationality: Italian
  • Profession: Writer

Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli was an Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer, best known for The Prince (Il Principe), written in 1513. He has often been called the father of modern political philosophy and political science.