“Never attempt to
win by force what
can be won by
deception.”
"There is nothing more
important than appearing
to be religious,"
Context
The book was first written
in 1513, given to Lorenzo de'
Medici in 1515 and finally
published 1532
'Game of Thrones' by George R.R. Martin
'Littlefinger', Viserys,
Varys, Cersei, Ramsay
Cersei involing the
High Sparrow
'Littlefinger'
Context
The first book was written in
1991 and series is currently
awaiting a 6th instalment. The
HBO series first aired in 2011
and the last season will
premiere in 2019.
Feigning morality/piety in
order to advance own
agenda
Acting in the interests
of one's self above all
others
Lies, deceit and
betrayal are
acceptable in order to
maintain power