If the men were without passions, it would be forgivable to see Machiavel try to give some to them; he would be the new [[Prometheus]] bringing celestial fire to breathe life into robots. But no man is without passions. When they are moderated, they are the heart of the enterprise; but when the brake is stripped of them, they are its destruction.

~ Frederick The Great

Frederick The Great Machiavellianism Passion

It doesn't matter if justice is on your side. You have to depict your position as just.

~ Benjamin Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu Cynicism Hasbara Israel Justice Machiavellianism Media Media Manipulation Public Relations Right Wing Spin Zionists

I was nine when I figured out it’s better to be respected than liked.

~ A.d. Aliwat

A.d. Aliwat Childhood Machiavellianism Respect