The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis – Dante Alighieri
The more sand has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it – Niccolo Machiavelli
A fair request should be followed by the deed in silence – Dante Alighieri
The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at those he has around him – Niccolo Machiavelli
The experience of this sweet life (L’esperienza de questa dolce vita) – Dante Alighieri
I’m not interested in preserving the status quo – I want to overthrow it – Niccolo Machiavelli
He listens well who takes notes – Dante Alighieri
It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles – Niccolo Machiavelli