Famous Quotes

"A return to first principles in a republic is sometimes caused by the simple virtues of one man. His good example has such an influence that the good men strive to imitate him, and the wicked are ashamed to lead a life so contrary to his example."

Niccolo Machiavelli on Good

More quotes about Good

• "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."

  Edmund Burke on Good

• "It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come."

  Dalai Lama on Good

• "If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed."

  Albert Einstein on Good

• "Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart."

  Anne Frank on Good

• "When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion."

  Abraham Lincoln on Good

More quotes by Niccolo Machiavelli

• "No enterprise is more likely to succeed than one concealed from the enemy until it is ripe for execution."

• "One change always leaves the way open for the establishment of others."

• "Whosoever desires constant success must change his conduct with the times."

• "A wise ruler ought never to keep faith when by doing so it would be against his interests."

• "Men shrink less from offending one who inspires love than one who inspires fear."