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The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which practical effect is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. Its world view came in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time, particularly those on politics and ethics.
These sayings were traditionally said to have originated with the Seven Sages, a legendary group of philosophers and statesmen who flourished in the 6th century BC. [8] The first known reference to the Seven Sages is in Plato's Protagoras, where they are said to have collectively authored the first two maxims.
The base was operational in the First World War and between 1940 and 1947. [19] It is the motto of the football club Linfield F.C. in Belfast. It is also the motto of Liverpool John Moores University. [20] The Latin equivalent "Fortuna audentes juvat " is used as the motto for the Turing family, dating back to 1316 AD. [21]
Pool/Max Mumby/Getty Images Prince William has been preparing for his role as king his whole life, and he has big ideas when it comes to the monarchy’s future. William is first in line for the ...
Might makes right" or "might is right" is an aphorism that asserts that those who hold power are the origin of morality, and they control a society's view of right and wrong. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Montague defined kratocracy or kraterocracy (from the Ancient Greek : κράτος , romanized : krátos , lit.
Prince Harry’s unwavering importance to the royals “shouldn’t be overlooked,” according to King Charles’ former butler. Grant Harrold, who worked for Charles for seven years when he was ...
The phrase is believed to have originated with the prime minister of the United Kingdom, Benjamin Disraeli. [1] It was attributed to Disraeli by John Morley in 1903, as quoted in Morley's Life of William Ewart Gladstone with the saying originating from "Maxims for a Statesman" by Benjamin Jowett, the Master of Balliol College, Oxford, written between 1873 and 1876.
Presentation miniature for Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers, showing Anthony Woodville presenting the book to Edward IV, who is accompanied by his wife Elizabeth, son Edward and brother Richard. Lambeth Palace, London. Dicts and Sayings of the Philosophers ("The Sayings of the Philosophers") is an incunabulum, or early printed