Niccolò Machiavelli
Modern Italy Political Philosophy
Biography
Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher, and writer, best known for The Prince. Father of modern political science.
Life Dates
Born: May 3, 1469
Died: June 21, 1527
Notable Quotes
"It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
"The end justifies the means."
"Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are."
"If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared."
"Never was anything great achieved without danger."