One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others. – Niccolo Machiavelli
I consider it a mark of great prudence in a man to abstain from threats or any contemptuous expressions, for neither of these weaken the enemy, but threats make him more cautious, and the other excites his hatred, and a desire to revenge himself. – Niccolo Machiavelli
Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others. – Niccolo Machiavelli
There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things. – Niccolo Machiavelli
Well I do think, when there are more women, that the tone of the conversation changes, and also the goals of the conversation change. But it doesnt mean that the whole world would be a lot better if it were totally run by women. If you think that, youve forgotten high school. – Madeleine Albright