Niccolo Machiavelli Quote: The first method for estimating the

"The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."

— Niccolo Machiavelli

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

— Niccolo Machiavelli

From The Prince

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The Prince, Chapter XXII

It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.

Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are.