A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair.

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• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  Nature that framed us of four elements, warring within our breasts for regiment, doth teach us all

• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  The distinction between children and adults, while probably useful for some purposes, is at bottom

• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  The wise man does at once what the fool does finally.

• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  Before all else, be armed.

• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  Hence it comes about that all armed Prophets have been victorious, and all unarmed Prophets have be

• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  When you disarm the people, you commence to offend them and show that you distrust them either thro

• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  The new ruler must determine all the injuries that he will need to inflict. He must inflict them on

• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  The one who adapts his policy to the times prospers, and likewise that the one whose policy clashes

• Niccolo Machiavelli:

  Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.

• Nelson Mandela:

  Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.