Niccoló Machiavelli
Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.
Content: Quotation | Author: Niccoló Machiavelli | Source: ChangeThis | Subject: Entrepreneurship
Niccoló Machiavelli
Wise men say, and not without reason, that whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who have been, and ever will be, animated by the same passions and thus they must necessarily have the same results.
Content: Quotation | Author: Niccoló Machiavelli | Source: Ivey Business Journal | Subjects: Future, History
Morgen Witzel
Machiavelli maintains that a sufficiency of virtú (virtue) allows leaders to recognize when chance has given them an opportunity, and to take advantage of fortuna (luck) by reacting quicker than competitors or opponents.
Content: Quotation | Authors: Morgen Witzel, Niccoló Machiavelli | Source: European Business Forum (EBF) | Subject: Leadership
Niccoló Machiavelli
We must bear in mind, then, that there is nothing more difficult and dangerous, or more doubtful of success, than an attempt to introduce a new order of things in any state. For the innovator has for enemies all those who derived advantages from the old order of things, whilst those who expect to be benefited by the new institutions will be but lukewarm … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: Niccoló Machiavelli | Source: The Prince | Subjects: Change Management, Innovation