Niccolo Machiavelli
Born: 1469-05-03
Birthplace: Florence, Italy
Died: 1527-06-21
Location of Death: Florence, Italy
Field: Philosopher, Author
Info: The Prince
Niccolo Machiavelli Quotes
A wise man ought always to follow the paths beaten by great men, and to imitate those who have been supreme, so that if his ability does not equal theirs, at least it will savor of it. Let him act like the clever archers who, designing to hit the mark which yet appears too far distant, and knowing the limits to which the strength of their bow attains, take aim much higher than the mark, not to reach by their strength or arrow to so great a height, but to be able with the aid of so high an aim to hit the mark they wish to reach.
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