num_pages: 360
description: A collection of insightful and revealing quotations on a wide range of subjects from the father of modern politicsNiccol Machiavelli (14691527) is the father of modern political thought but he is also one of the greatest writers of the Renaissance and his wisdom and style extend far beyond politics to encompass a compelling philosophy of life as well. In The Quotable Machiavelli  Maurizio Viroli one of the world's leading Machiavelli scholars offers a rich collection of the Florentines most memorable words on a wide range of subjects including politics the human condition religion love and happiness antiquity and history patriotism and virtue. Drawing on Machiavellis entire body of writings and including little-known quotations as well as famous passages the book shows the full scope of his thought and belies the clich that he was a Machiavellian cynic. In addition to Machiavellis own words on dozens of subjects of perennial interest the book includes some almost unknown texts in which his contemporaries describe him. Complete with a biographical introduction the book serves as a handy reference and a smart and lively introduction to a masterly thinker and writer.
language: English
title: The Quotable Machiavelli
publisher: Princeton University Press