From the series of drawing on Machiavelli (after reading ‘The Prince’ in 1977). The drawings all reflect on the continuing application of his principles through the shifting perspectives of history.
‘One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.’
‘Never was anything great achieved without danger.’
‘It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.’
‘Men judge generally more by the eye than by the hand, for everyone can see and few can feel. Every one sees what you appear to be, few really know what you are.’
