Experience has always shown, and reason also, that affairs which depend on many seldom succeed. - Francesco Guicciardini

" "

Experience has always shown, and reason also, that affairs which depend on many seldom succeed.

English
Collect this quote

About Francesco Guicciardini

Francesco Guicciardini (6 March 1483 – 22 May 1540) was an Italian historian and statesman. A friend and critic of Niccolò Machiavelli, he is considered one of the major political writers of the Italian Renaissance. In his masterpiece, The History of Italy, Guicciardini paved the way for a new style in historiography with his use of government sources to support arguments and the realistic analysis of the people and events of his time.

Also Known As

Alternative Names: François Guichardin Guicciardini
Try QuoteGPT

Chat naturally about what you need. Each answer links back to real quotes with citations.

Related quotes. More quotes will automatically load as you scroll down, or you can use the load more buttons.

Additional quotes by Francesco Guicciardini

Loading...