The promises of men are not to be relied on, unless they are made under such circumstances that the promiser cannot break them without ruin.
The Prince, political philosophy
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"The people, when they have a good leader, are not afraid to fight; and if they are not afraid, they are strong."
Shocking"He who desires to found a state and give it laws, must start with the assumption that all men are bad, and ever ready to display their vicious nature, whenever they may find occasion for it."
Controversial"Whence it may be noted that in taking a state the conqueror must arrange to commit all injuries at once and follow them up every day, so that by not repeating them he may be able to assure men and win…"
Controversial"It is much safer to be feared than loved because love is preserved by the link of obligation which, owing to the baseness of men, is broken at every opportunity for their advantage; but fear preserves…"
Controversial"A prudent man should always follow in the path of great men and imitate those who have been most excellent, so that if his ability does not equal theirs, at least it will savour of it."
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