Famous quote by Niccolo Machiavelli

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Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that he who will trick will always find another who
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"Men are so simple and yield so readily to the desires of the moment that he who will trick will always find another who will suffer to be tricked"

- Niccolo Machiavelli

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This quote by Niccolo Machiavelli suggests that men are quickly controlled and typically succumb to their instant desires. He suggests that those who are cunning and deceiving will always find someone who wants to be benefited from. This is a reflection of Machiavelli's belief that people are naturally self-centered and will do whatever it takes to get what they want. He also recommends that individuals are often too relying on and naive, making them vulnerable to adjustment. This quote works as a cautioning to be careful of those who may be attempting to benefit from you. It is necessary to be knowledgeable about your own inspirations and those of others in order to protect yourself from being fooled.

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Niccolo Machiavelli This quote is written / told by Niccolo Machiavelli between May 3, 1469 and June 21, 1527. He was a famous Writer from Italy. The author also have 47 other quotes.

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