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尼可罗·马基雅维利：君主论·摘录 20
尼可罗·马基雅维利《君主论》· The Prince · 领导 · 人性 · 健康 · 行动
It is necessary, therefore, if we desire to discuss this matter thoroughly, to inquire whether these innovators can rely on themselves or have to depend on others: that is to say, whether, to consummate their enterprise, have they to use prayers or can they use force? In the first instance they always succeed badly, and never compass anything; but when they can rely on themselves and use force, then they are rarely endangered. Hence it is that all armed prophets have conquered, and the unarmed ones have been destroyed. Besides the reasons mentioned, the nature of the people is variable, and whilst it is easy to persuade them, it is difficult to fix them in that persuasion. And thus it is necessary to take such measures that, when they believe no longer, it may be possible to make them believe by force.
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定位：Excerpt 20 · 核对日期：2026-10-19 · 核验：短摘录
白话
马基雅维利说，要彻底讨论革新者，得看他们能否依靠自己，还是必须依赖别人。换句话说，完成事业是靠祈求，还是能使用武力？只靠祈求的人总是失败，一事无成；能依靠自己并使用武力的人，很少陷入危险。所以，武装的先知都胜利了，没有武装的先知都毁灭了。此外，人性易变：说服人容易，让他们坚持信念却很难。因此必须采取措施，当人们不再相信时，能用武力让他们相信。
上下文
《君主论》第六章，马基雅维利讨论新君主如何靠自身力量推行新制度，强调武装的重要性。
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你正在推动的改变，如果遇到强烈反对，你有可靠的执行手段吗？
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