Niccolò Machiavelli Quote

This return of Republics back to their principles also results from the simple virtue of one man, without depending on any law that excites him to any execution: none the less, they are of such influence and example that good men desire to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life contrary to those examples.


Book 3, Ch. 1 - Discourses on Livy (1517)


This return of Republics back to their principles also results from the simple virtue of one man, without depending on any law that excites him to...

This return of Republics back to their principles also results from the simple virtue of one man, without depending on any law that excites him to...

This return of Republics back to their principles also results from the simple virtue of one man, without depending on any law that excites him to...

This return of Republics back to their principles also results from the simple virtue of one man, without depending on any law that excites him to...