"The fact is that a man who wants to act virtuously in every way necessarily comes to grief among so many who are not virtuous"

This quote by Niccolo Machiavelli suggests that it is difficult to stay virtuous in a world where many people are not. It indicates that an individual who aims to be virtuous will inevitably be taken advantage of by those who are not. This is since those who are not virtuous will not have the exact same ethical compass as the virtuous individual, and will be most likely to benefit from them. This quote is a suggestion that it is essential to be familiar with individuals around us and to be careful of those who may not have the exact same moral worths as us. It also functions as a caution that it is not always possible to remain virtuous in a world where many individuals are not. Eventually, this quote functions as a reminder that it is important to be aware of our environments and to be mindful of individuals we interact with.