Injuries ought to be done all at one time, so that, being tasted less, they offend less; benefits ought to be given little by little, so that the flavor of them may last longer.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter VIII: Concerning Those Who Have Obtained a Principality by Wickedness
1532
Found in 1 providers: grok
Cross Reference
1 source
"Everyone sees what you appear to be, few experience what you really are."
Strange & Unusual"Men ought either to be indulged or utterly destroyed, for if you merely offend them, they take vengeance, whereas if you wound them incurably, they are unable to do so."
Humorous"One ought never to allow disorders to take their course for the sake of avoiding war, for war is not thereby avoided, but only deferred to your disadvantage."
Controversial"God is not willing to do everything, and thus take away our free will and that share of glory which belongs to us."
Controversial"The greatest good that can be done to a city is to keep it united."
ControversialPremium quality, printed on demand. Ships worldwide.
Don't see what you're looking for? Email us for custom products
