#machiavelli

[pyogokunk]

Augustus & Machiavelli

[komrade-montell]

"The Best fortress a prince can possess is the affection of his people." ~ Nicollo Machiavelli

[kramlabs]

[flokekuqe]

“There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you.”

Machiavelli

[shoreghosts]

awhile back i had an idea for a children’s picture book about how to be a princess that upon closer examination turns out to be a 1:1 adaptation of Machiavelli's Il Principe. i mentioned it offhand to my mom, and promptly forgot about it. she really liked the idea though and wanted me to actually write the book, so now i’m going through it chapter by chapter and making little mockups. Here’s chapter iv

[komrade-montell]

"Men don't trust new things" - Nicollo Machiavelli

[komrade-montell]

Most men are ruled by the heart, not the head. Their plans are vague, and when they meet obstacles they improvise. But improvisation will only bring you as far as the next crisis... ~ Robert Greene

[komrade-montell]

When people are treated well by someone they thought was hostile they respond with even greater loyalty.” _ Nicollo Machiavelli