Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are, and those few dare not oppose themselves to the opinion of the many, who have the majesty of the state to defend them


The Prince (1513), Ch. 18

Niccolò Machiavelli Quotes

Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are, and those few dare not oppose themselves to the opinion of the many, who have the ...

Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are, and those few dare not oppose themselves to the opinion of the many, who have the ...

Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are, and those few dare not oppose themselves to the opinion of the many, who have the ...

Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are, and those few dare not oppose themselves to the opinion of the many, who have the ...