I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.


The Portable Machiavelli (ed. Penguin, 1979) - ISBN: 9781101128091

Niccolò Machiavelli Quotes

I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.

I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.

I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.

I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.