"The distinction between children and adults, while..." - Quote by Niccolo Machiavelli
The distinction between children and adults, while probably useful for some purposes, is at bottom a specious one, I feel. There are only individual egos, crazy for love.
More by Niccolo Machiavelli
“Anyone who becomes master of a city accustomed to freedom and does not destroy it may expect to be destroyed by it; for such a city may always justify rebellion in the name of liberty and its ancient institutions.”
“I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men to abstain from threats and insulting words toward anyone, for neither diminishes the strength of the enemy.”
“It is a common failing of man not to take account of tempests during fair weather.”
More on Human Nature
“The real meaning of persona is a mask, such as actors were accustomed to wear on the ancient stage; and it is quite true that no one shows himself as he is, but wears his mask and plays his part. Indeed, the whole of our social arrangements may be likened to a perpetual comedy; and this is why a man who is worth anything finds society so insipid, while a blockhead is quite at home in it.”
“We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others.”
“Those who don't build must burn.”
More on Love
“If power doesn't mean that you have the opportunity to work with the people that you love , then you haven't really got any.”
“JAQUES: Rosalind is your love's name? ORLANDO: Yes, just. JAQUES: I do not like her name. ORLANDO: There was no thought of pleasing you when she was christened.”
“Just remember; someone loves everything you hate about yourself.”