The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing and when men succeed in this they are always praised rather than condemned. But when they lack the ability to do so and yet want to acquire more at all costs, they deserve condemnation for their mistakes.
Niccolo Machiavelli
More from: Niccolo Machiavelli
DOWNLOAD
You are free to use this picture for any purpose including commercial. A credit linking back to this page is appreciated.
Similar Quotes:
-
They died hard, those savage men - like wounded wolves at bay. They were filthy, and they were lousy, and they stunk. And I loved them. -
Women thrive on novelty and are easy meat for the commerce of fashion. Men prefer old pipes and torn jackets. -
People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little. -
I once heard two ladies going on and on about the pains of childbirth and how men don't seem to know what real pain is. I asked if either of them ever got themselves caught in a zipper. -
The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.
More quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli
- No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution.
- One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others.
- Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times.
- A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests.
- Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear.