Friday, November 04, 2005
more advice for Princes
A prince is further esteemed when he is a true friend or a true enemy, when, that is, he declares himself without reserve in favour of some one or against another. This policy is always more useful than remaining neutraL.
Niccolo Machiavelli
One of my superstitions has always been when I started to go anywhere, or do anything, not to have to turn back until the thing intended was accomplished.
U.S. Grant
He and Augustus had discussed the question of leadership many times. "It aint complicated," Augustus maintained. "Most men doubt their own abilities. You don't. It's no wonder they want to keep you around. It keeps them from having to worry about failure all the time."
Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry
Like boxers, politicians who duck fights soon lose the stomach for any fight.
Tom Bethell
Niccolo Machiavelli
One of my superstitions has always been when I started to go anywhere, or do anything, not to have to turn back until the thing intended was accomplished.
U.S. Grant
He and Augustus had discussed the question of leadership many times. "It aint complicated," Augustus maintained. "Most men doubt their own abilities. You don't. It's no wonder they want to keep you around. It keeps them from having to worry about failure all the time."
Lonesome Dove, Larry McMurtry
Like boxers, politicians who duck fights soon lose the stomach for any fight.
Tom Bethell
