Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality. All men have eyes, but few have the gift of penetration.
Niccolo MachiavelliEntrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.
Niccolo MachiavelliThe world has always been the same; and there is always as much good fortune as bad in it.
Niccolo MachiavelliMen are able to assist fortune but not to thwart her. They can weave her designs, but they cannot destroy them.
Niccolo Machiavelli