One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others. – Niccolo Machiavelli
Men ought either to be indulged or utterly destroyed, for if you merely offend them they take vengeance, but if you injure them greatly they are unable to retaliate, so that the injury done to a man ought to be such that vengeance cannot be feared. – 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
There is no surer sign of decay in a country than to see the rites of religion held in contempt. – 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