Machiavellian Quotes

The Khartoum regime is secretively going ahead with the recruitment of mercenaries and other elements to put into action its Machiavellian plan the destabilization of Chad. - Chadian President Idriss Deby

People expect Byzantine, Machiavellian logic from politicians. But the truth is simple. Trial lawyers learn a good rule: 'Don't decide what you don't have to decide.' That's not evasion, it's wisdom. - Mario Cuomo

If they're gonna get you, they wanna get you... And they use Machiavellian technique. The ends justify the means. That's what this low-life country is all about, John. That's the reason they have me in Marion, John. - John Gotti

I think what it speaks to is that romance has its practical and even Machiavellian and manipulative nature. People look out for their own welfare, and they'll do things that make it easier for them. - Pepper Schwartz

He was a very strong mayor who made quick decisions... He could be Machiavellian . . . it was unfortunate what happened. - Jim Hagan

Guys who have tons of power, who're charming, but at the same time incredibly Machiavellian. - John Leguizamo