And the prince who has relied solely on their words, without making other preparations, is ruined, for the friendship which is gained by purchase and not through grandeur and nobility of spirit is merited but is not secured, and at times is not to be had.


The Prince (ed. Knickerbocker Classics, 2017) - ISBN: 9781631063312

Niccolò Machiavelli Quotes

And the prince who has relied solely on their words, without making other preparations, is ruined, for the friendship which is gained by purchase and ...

And the prince who has relied solely on their words, without making other preparations, is ruined, for the friendship which is gained by purchase and ...

And the prince who has relied solely on their words, without making other preparations, is ruined, for the friendship which is gained by purchase and ...

And the prince who has relied solely on their words, without making other preparations, is ruined, for the friendship which is gained by purchase and ...