War Brings Out Thieves And Peace Hangs

The State Is Not An Organism Capable Of Bringing Either Moral Or Material Improvements To The Populace...but Merely A Vehicle Of Power For The Men And Party In Power.

Before All Else, Be Armed.

The Prince Must Consider, As Has Been In Part Said Before, How To Avoid Those Things Which Will Make Him Hated Or Contemptible; And As Often As He Shall Have Succeeded He Will Have Fulfilled His Part, And He Need Not Fear Any Danger In Other Reproaches.

There Is Nothing More Important Than Appearing To Be Religious.

Benefits Should Be Granted Little By Little, So That They May Be Better Enjoyed.