A prince being thus obliged to know well how to act as a beast must imitate the fox and the lion, for the lion cannot protect himself from traps, and the fox cannot defend himself from wolves.
The Prince, political philosophy
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"He who wishes to be obeyed must know how to command."
Strange & Unusual"For there is no other way of guarding oneself from flatterers than by letting men understand that to tell you the truth will not offend you."
Controversial"It is necessary for a prince, if he wishes to maintain himself, to learn how not to be good, and to use this knowledge and not use it, according to the necessity of the case."
Humorous"The people, when they are not restrained by fear, are always ready to commit every kind of excess."
Humorous"And it ought to be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order…"
Controversial