The most important quotes from a great, yet misunderstood thinker, Niccolò Machiavelli, as expressed in his fundamental text "The Prince". The essence of Machiavellian thought articulated in a modern way.

Machiavelli said that history, as well as each of our personal histories, should be our teacher, because what has happened will happen again. However, the second time, we must react correctly.

By recording the thoughts provoked by everyday incidents and our reactions to them, and distilling them through the experience of one of the brightest minds in history, we prepare for the future.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]