"There are three kinds of intellect: one which comprehends by itself; another that discerns what another comprehends; and a third which comprehends neither by itself nor by the showing of another."

"Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved."

"It is double pleasure to deceive the deceiver."

"A prince who is not himself wise cannot be well advised."

"Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great."